Where was Congressman Gutierrez at 25?

May. 7, 2013
What was Democratic U-S Congressman Luis Gutierrez up to when he was 25 years old? Nothing that had to do with politics, that’s for sure.

Boehner pushes, Obama bends. Again.

Dec. 20, 2012
The president has met the GOP more than halfway, unnecessarily so. And not surprisingly, now the Republicans want more.

Undocumented youths get chance to drive

Aug. 27, 2012
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio are planning to provide licenses to immigrants who get work papers under a new federal policy.

Pope, Martinez battle for 10th Ward

Feb. 18, 2011
On Chicago's southeast side, you'll find the 10th ward - a gritty neighborhood with working class homes and tracts of empty industrial space.

Dick Durbin: Tough challenges ahead

Nov. 4, 2010
Republicans picked up enough seats in the midterm elections to win back the House. But the Senate is still run by the Democrats. That might make President Obama’s job easier – he’ll face a divided Congress as he tackles future items on his agenda.