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Ex-Rep. Aaron Schock leaves U.S. District Court in Springfield on Dec. 12, 2016, his first court appearance since being indicted.

Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock asks for change of venue to Peoria

August 23, 2019 at 2:35 p.m.

Former Congressman Aaron Schock, indicted earlier this month on 24 felony counts, wants his case moved from federal court in Springfield to his longtime home of Peoria, his lawyers said...

President Barack Obama presents actor Robert DeNiro with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, November 22, 2016.

Obama gives Presidential Medal of Freedom to Michael Jordan, Newton Minow

August 21, 2019 at 9:02 p.m.

For the last time before he leaves office, President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Tuesday to a glittering assembly of Silicon Valley, Hollywood, sports and rock...

Rep. Danny Davis struggles with eulogy for slain grandson

May 22, 2019 at 10:45 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Danny Davis estimates he has delivered eulogies for about two dozen young Chicagoans whose lives were cut short by violence. On Saturday, the 75-year-old lawmaker will pay tribute...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., appears, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Illinois Democrats looking for Rauner challenger as Durbin stays in D.C.

August 21, 2019 at 8:57 p.m.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin ruled himself out of the 2018 Illinois governor's race after keeping his Washington leadership post on Wednesday, leaving Illinois Democrats in a quandary as they look...

Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock’s first hearing reset for Dec. 12

August 23, 2019 at 2:33 p.m.

Ex-Rep. Aaron Schock, indicted last week on 24 federal felony counts, will be arraigned in federal court in Springfield on Dec. 12 after being granted a delay. The initial hearing...

With fans reaching for a touch, the Bulls' Michael Jordan steps into the spotlight as he's introduced at the teams' fifth NBA championships ring ceremony at the United Center in 1997,

Michael Jordan, Newt Minow among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

May 22, 2019 at 10:44 p.m.

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Chicago attorney Newt Minow are among 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the White House said Wednesday. Jordan, Minow and the others...

New Illinois U.S. Rep.-elect Raja Krishnamoorthi, right, and Rep.-elect Brad Schneider pose on the steps of Congress on Nov. 15, 2016 in Washington, D.C.

Illinois’ newly elected Democrats get tour of GOP-led Congress they’ll be joining

May 15, 2019 at 4:01 p.m.

As protesters opposing Donald Trump ringed the Capitol on Tuesday, three newly elected Democrats from the Chicago area went through orientation and talked about what they expect with the White...

Attorneys for Aaron Schock ask judge to postpone first hearing

May 22, 2019 at 10:43 p.m.

Attorneys for ex-Rep. Aaron Schock asked a federal judge on Tuesday to postpone Schock's first court appearance in Springfield until mid-December, saying the Peoria Republican was preparing for "another international...

Aaron Schock’s journey from political star to criminal defendant

August 23, 2019 at 2:32 p.m.

Aaron Schock was 27 years old when he was elected to Congress and became the first member of the House born in the 1980s. Already a political veteran — he...

Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock indicted on 24 criminal counts

August 21, 2019 at 8:53 p.m.

Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock loved the good life — from trips on private planes to skybox seats for Chicago Bears games to posh office furnishings. He once had a...

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