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State delegation all set for Trump’s inauguration

May 15, 2019 at 4:06 p.m.

Despite the boycott of Donald Trump's inauguration by some congressional Democrats, Illinois will be well-represented at the event, as House members who are attending report strong demand for tickets to...

Rep. Dan Lipinski, Rep. Mike Quigley, Rep. Jan Schakowskyand Rep. Luis Gutierrez will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Friday.

Schakowsky joins Democratic boycott of Trump’s inauguration

May 22, 2019 at 10:58 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston will join dozens of House Democrats in their boycott of Republican President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, she announced Wednesday. Schakowsky also said she would attend...

Rep. Dan Lipinski, Rep. Mike Quigley and Rep. Luis Gutierrez will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration Friday.

List of Illinois Democrats skipping Trump inauguration grows

June 6, 2018 at 7:35 a.m.

The list of Democrats snubbing President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration continued to grow Tuesday, with several members of the Illinois delegation among about 60 members of the U.S. House who declared...

President Barack Obama waves as he walks with first lady Michelle Obama on June 16, 2014, on their return to the White House from a trip to California.

Obama’s post-presidential life beginning to take shape

August 21, 2019 at 9:42 p.m.

Outgoing President Barack Obama has lined up a new office and is starting to build a staff as he gets ready to join an exclusive club as the fifth living...

People wait in line Jan. 7, 2017, outside McCormick Place for tickets to President Barack Obama's final scheduled speech in office.

Obama’s farewell speech will be a call to action, aides say

August 21, 2019 at 9:39 p.m.

President Barack Obama's farewell address at McCormick Place on Tuesday night is not intended as a victory lap, but a call to action to the next generation of leaders, White...

Trump spokesman on Rauner snub: There’s been ‘unbelievable demand’ to attend inauguration

May 22, 2019 at 10:55 p.m.

President-elect Donald Trump's spokesman, asked Friday about Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner's plan to skip the inauguration, said there will be no "shortage of Republicans, Independents and Democrats that will line...

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) participates in a reenacted swearing-in with Vice President Joe Biden in the Old Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol January 3, 2017 in Washington, DC.

New U.S. Sen. Duckworth ‘anxious to get to work’

May 15, 2019 at 4:05 p.m.

Democrat Tammy Duckworth said she was "ready to go" on Tuesday after being sworn in as the second female U.S. senator from Illinois. "I got through the holidays, got through...

Vice President Joe Biden administers the Senate oath of office to Sen.

Tammy Duckworth sworn in as U.S. senator

June 6, 2018 at 11:25 a.m.

Escorted by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, Tammy Duckworth on Tuesday was sworn into the U.S. Senate by Vice President Joe Biden. The Illinois Democrat from Hoffman Estates was one of...

Workers building portions of the inaugural platform for the Presidential Inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Dec. 8, 2016.

Christian university marching band from Illinois in Trump parade

June 8, 2018 at 12:11 p.m.

The Tiger Marching Band from Olivet Nazarene University will perform in the inaugural parade Jan. 20 after President-elect Donald Trump takes office, it was announced Friday. The Illinois school was...

Ex-Ald. Sandi Jackson says she’s borrowing from friends, selling belongings

May 22, 2019 at 10:53 p.m.

Former Chicago Ald. Sandi Jackson, who is seeking a divorce from ex-U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., said in court filings this week that he has income of at least $10,250...

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