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Photos: RNC Convention 2016, Day 2

Scenes from day two of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, both inside the convention center and on the streets outside.

Illinois Delegation Faces Full Schedule on Wednesday

After a packed night two at the convention that featured keynote speeches from Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, the Illinois delegation will be at it again bright and early on Wednesday morning.

July 19, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the July 19, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

IL GOP Chair: Donald Trump ‘Will Lift’ Republican Party

Illinois Republican Chairman Tim Schneider has had the tough task of uniting a fractured party behind Donald Trump.

Illinois Delegates Cast Nominating Votes for Trump

It’s official: Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for president. Illinois delegates officially cast their ballots for Trump on Tuesday.

Don King at RNC Despite Being Turned Down to Speak

Despite reports that he'd been turned down from speaking at the event due to his criminal history, boxing promoter and Cleveland native Don King was in attendance at the Republican National Convention on Monday.

Sen. Mark Kirk Fears Long-Term Damage from Trump Candidacy

Illinois Republican Sen. Mark Kirk has been an outspoken critic of Donald Trump’s campaign. We asked Kirk for his assessment of the Republican National Convention so far and whether he has any regrets about not attending.

Jim Durkin: Trump Could Help Illinois Budget Impasse

Republican Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin says he is not in Cleveland to attend the Republican National Convention. Instead, he's here to raise money–gobs of it–with the goal of pouring it into contested House races and chipping away at House Speaker Michael Madigan's Democratic supermajority.

Emmy-Nominated ‘Making a Murderer’ Returning with New Episodes

The popular Netflix series “Making a Murderer” will be returning to the streaming platform with new episodes, the company announced Tuesday.

Chuy Garcia Backs Push to End Superdelegates

Cook County Commissioner Jesús “Chuy” García is throwing his weight behind a petition calling on the Democratic National Committee to do away with superdelegates. 

Illinois GOP Congressmen Try to Toe the Line on Trump

If Illinois' Republican congressmen have anything in common, it's that they do not support Hillary Clinton. But when asked who they are going to support instead, there seem to be as many answers as there are seats in Congress.

Trump Campaign Feels Heat Over Melania Trump Speech

The controversy over would-be first lady Melania Trump's keynote speech on Monday night at the Republican National Convention was a hot topic at breakfast on Tuesday for the Illinois delegation.

Photos: RNC Convention 2016, Day 1

Speakers on Monday included former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Melania Trump, who is facing allegations of plagiarism after similarities were noted between her speech and that of first lady Michelle Obama at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

July 18, 2016 - Full Show

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US Rep. Peter Roskam: ‘Important’ to Attend GOP Convention

Several high-profile Illinois Republicans are skipping the convention in Cleveland. But perhaps the highest ranking member of the Illinois congressional delegation, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam of suburban Wheaton, is in Cleveland.