A federal judge on Friday extended her prohibition against the U.S. Postal Service implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting during the midterms.

North Carolina began sending mail ballots to voters early Friday, the first state to forge ahead with its standard vote-by-mail program as the Trump administration escalates its efforts to restrict the practice.

Vice President JD Vance on Thursday rejected the use of the word “war” to describe the U.S. fighting with Iran.

Four school board president candidates shared the stage for the first time Thursday night, weighing in on issues facing Chicago Public Schools.

Illinois joined at least 10 other states and Washington, D.C., in permitting a law that allows a terminally ill patient to request and ingest life-ending medication.

The Will County Board voted to give $200,000 to Illinois Workers in Action for immigration services, but no payment has been made.

The Trump administration has stalled a study that would help identify industries dumping harmful PFAS chemicals in wastewater, two former officials say.

The White House website has unveiled Arcade, a collection of five low-resolution video games that promote different aspects of President Donald Trump’s agenda.