In a crushing blow to the White House, the Supreme Court announced Thursday it was evenly divided in a case concerning President Barack Obama's controversial executive actions on immigration. Alexis Simendinger the White House Reporter for Real Clear P...

Severe weather marched Wednesday night through northern Illinois, spawning tornadoes in several spots and submerging roads in several areas, including downtown Chicago. Meanwhile, the Arlington Heights kid who became a viral video sensation for his imp...

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton gave dueling speeches on Wednesday, trading barbs on each others policies and percieved personal foibles. CNBC Senior Contributor Larry Kudlow joined John with reaction.

Author Brad Thor is coming into town this weekend for a book signing. He joined John to talk about his new book "Foreign Agent," the Orlando terrorist attack and the 2016 election.

There was a chaotic scene in the US House on Wednesday as Democrats staged a sit-in to demand a vote on gun control legislation. The protest comes in the wake of the recent shootings in Orlando, the deadliest in modern US history. Illinois Congresswoma...

The Bulls changed the look of their team on Wednesday by trading oft-injured star Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks. Chicago Bulls play-by-play voice Chuck Swirsky joined John with reaction to the deal.

"Hamilton: An American Musical" is coming to Chicago. Tickets to see the Tony Award-winning Broadway smash in the Windy City went on sale Tuesday morning. People were lining up for hours ahead of time. One ticket sold for $10,000. If you had the money,...

Chicago Public Schools teachers in the Chicago Teachers Union are planning a series of protests in Chicago on their furlough day. CTU Vice President Jesse Sharkey joined John to talk about what they are hoping to accomplish with their protests.

Illinois State Representative Ron Sandack joined John to talk about the latest progress, or lack thereof on the budget situation in Springfield.

Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert is scheduled to report to prison today to serve his 15-month sentence for financial crimes related to purported decades-old, repeated sexual abuse of minors. Larry Levine is a former convict who helps people a...