After a year marked by political scandal, the General Assembly is feeling the heat to overcome years of stalled progress to finally pass ethics reform. Lawmakers return to the statehouse Jan. 6 for the opening of the 2016 session.
The Republican presidential candidate is canceling reserved advertising time, the latest reminder of his struggles to connect with voters – and a sign of possible fundraising troubles.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday that Chicago police must be better trained to distinguish between when they can use a gun and when they should use a gun, after a series of shootings by officers sparked protests and complaints that police are too quick to fire their weapons.
Puerto Rico's governor announced Wednesday that the U.S. territory will meet $594 million in bond payments due next week but will still default on $37 million in interest.
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates crossed the 4 percent mark this week, a slight increase in the wake of the Federal Reserve decision this month to hike a key short-term interest rate.
