We’re live from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee with local reaction to former President Trump’s VP pick and this weekend’s attempted assassination.

The 39-year-old Vance rose to national fame with the 2016 publication of his memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.” He was elected to the Senate in 2022 and has become one of the staunchest champions of the former president’s “Make America Great Again” agenda, particularly on trade, foreign policy and immigration.

Thousands of protesters — including many from Chicago — took part in the first major protest of the Republican National Convention through the heart of Milwaukee on Monday in a peaceful march that briefly shut down streets around the convention hall.

Illinois might be a solidly blue state when it comes to presidential elections, but the Land of Lincoln still has plenty of big-money donors backing conservative candidates and causes. With the Republican National Convention upon us, here’s a look at the Illinoisans who have been spending big so far in this political cycle.

President Joe Biden attempts to save his campaign. And heading into the Republican National Convention, the state GOP names a new chair.

The Chicago Police Department rejects a watchdog’s demand to reopen an investigation into officers with extremist ties. And transit leaders push back on a proposed merger.

Tuesday marked the first of at least six planned hearings about overhauling Chicago-area public transit agencies, proposed as part of legislation filed in May. That plan also calls for $1.5 billion in additional funding.

Investigators with CPD’s Bureau of Internal Affairs did not interview anyone other than the eight officers accused of belonging to the Oath Keepers, according to a 30-page report.

Downtown Day on July 13 aims to expose young people to art and design, using the city as a backdrop. 

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday said “of course” President Joe Biden is mentally and physically up to serving for another term. But the governor left open the door to a White House run if there is an opening, refusing an opportunity to dismiss that possibility by saying it’s a hypothetical.

As lawmakers began to arrive Tuesday morning for what is expected to be a lengthy meeting in Washington, D.C., with congressional Democrats, Quigley was asked by reporters about his position on the president’s campaign.

The Grant Park Advisory Council voiced concerns to the Chicago Park District and the city regarding NASCAR’s contributions.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is promising consequences after a violent holiday weekend. And critics say the entertainment value of NASCAR is not worth the damage.