For now, candidates are anxiously awaiting word from both Gov. JB Pritzker and Sen. Dick Durbin, but the behind-the-scenes ...

The tributes honor Army Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr., of Joliet. The 25-year-old and three others were killed last month when their vehicle sank in a swamp.

In his first major speaking appearance since leaving office in January, Biden spoke before about 130 members of Advocates, ...