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New Zika Guidelines for Florida as Vaccine Research Progresses
Important research is happening locally and across the country in an attempt to control the Zika virus.
Hillary Clinton Accepts Nomination: ‘We Are Stronger Together’
“It is with humility, determination and boundless confidence in America’s promise that I accept your nomination for president of the United States,” Hillary Clinton said.
Democratic National Convention: Special Coverage with ‘Chicago Tonight’
Join us all week for special coverage of the Democratic National Convention.
Obama: Hillary Clinton Most Qualified Presidential Candidate Ever
President Barack Obama said “there has never been a man or a woman—not me, not Bill, nobody—more qualified than Hillary Clinton to serve as president of the United States of America.”
Cullerton Focused on November Election, Growing Supermajority
While many in his party are already looking ahead to 2018, Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says he’s focusing on the upcoming November election and growing Democratic majorities in Illinois.
Voters Favor Durbin for 2018 Governor’s Race, Poll Shows
Nearly 50 percent of registered Democratic voters would likely cast a vote for U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin in the 2018 race for Illinois governor, a new poll shows.
Toni Preckwinkle: Sanders Supporters ‘Will Fall in Line Behind’ Clinton
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, a Hillary Clinton delegate, says supporters of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders “will fall in line behind” Clinton.
Hillary Clinton Secures Historic Democratic Nomination for President
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday became the first woman in the history of the U.S. to earn a major party's nomination for president.
US Rep. Luis Gutierrez Addresses DNC, Party Unity
While the Democratic National Convention began with fissures in the party, U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez says “people are coming together.”
GOP Convention: Special Coverage with ‘Chicago Tonight’
Join us all week for special coverage of the Republican National Convention.
Law Firm Releases Report on Civil Suits Against Chicago Police Officers
A new report clears a division of the city's law department of intentional misconduct, but makes more than 50 recommendations to improve the practices of the division, which defends Chicago police officers against allegations of misconduct and civil rights violations.
Former IL GOP Chair: Trump ‘Not Fit to be Commander-in-Chief’
Attending the Republican National Convention has not changed former Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady’s position on Donald Trump.
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.
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.
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