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The Chicago Welcomes Home the Heroes Parade to be held on Saturday, December 15, 2012.

The high court entered the debate over gay marriage, announcing it would accept cases from New York and California that test the rights of same-sex couples.

Sen. Jim DeMint’s abrupt resignation to run the conservative Heritage Foundation will leave the chamber without its leading tea party voice.

GOP Township Committeeman Tony Peraica was sentenced to four months of courts supervision after a judge found him guilty of defacing a former rival’s campaign signs.

Former GOP Rep. J.C. Watts says he is being “encouraged” by supporters to run for chairman of the Republican National Committee.

Republican State Representative Jim Watson announced he will resign to become executive director of the Illinois Petroleum Council.

My friends, some of the post-election analysis is laughable, but that’s the case after every Republican defeat.

Some GOP activists think a change in party leadership is called for, starting with Mr. Brady.

John Boehner said Republicans would be willing to accept new tax revenue to reduce the nation’s budget deficit if it’s accompanied by a tax overhaul and changes to entitlement programs.

President Barack Obama and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie present a powerful image of bipartisan cooperation.