Preckwinkle says she won't rule out raising taxes if elected mayor of Chicago
Whoever wins the mayor's election next month will almost immediately have to find hundreds of millions of new dollars for City Hall pensions,
Whoever wins the mayor's election next month will almost immediately have to find hundreds of millions of new dollars for City Hall pensions,
Willie Wilson endorses Lori Lightfoot for Chicago mayor
It was a big endorsement for Chicago mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot.
It was a big endorsement for Chicago mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot.
Michael Cohen sues Trump Organization for millions in legal fees
Michael Cohen sued the Trump Organization in New York Supreme Court on Thursday for millions of dollars in legal fees and costs, claiming the company must pay him for “matters arising” from his work for the company -- including “multiple congressional hearings” and costs related to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.
Michael Cohen sued the Trump Organization in New York Supreme Court on Thursday for millions of dollars in legal fees and costs, claiming the company must pay him for “matters arising” from his work for the company -- including “multiple congressional hearings” and costs related to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.
Lori Lightfoot to progressives: Toni Preckwinkle is panicking
She was last week's surprise first-place finisher in the first round of voting for mayor.
She was last week's surprise first-place finisher in the first round of voting for mayor.
Mayoral runoff finalists woo Willie Wilson for endorsement
Willie Wilson’s campaign for mayor finished in fourth place. But now, the top two finishers are wooing Wilson for his endorsement, and he's asking supporters to advise him via social media.
Willie Wilson’s campaign for mayor finished in fourth place. But now, the top two finishers are wooing Wilson for his endorsement, and he's asking supporters to advise him via social media.
Contrasts abound for 2 black women in Chicago mayoral runoff
A political outsider who campaigned on reforming Chicago's police department after a white officer's fatal shooting of a black teenager said Wednesday that voters likely had the high-profile case on their minds when they advanced her to an April runoff for mayor, assuring for the first time a black woman will lead the nation's third-largest city.
A political outsider who campaigned on reforming Chicago's police department after a white officer's fatal shooting of a black teenager said Wednesday that voters likely had the high-profile case on their minds when they advanced her to an April runoff for mayor, assuring for the first time a black woman will lead the nation's third-largest city.
Lightfoot, Preckwinkle heading to runoff election in Chicago mayoral race
A former federal prosecutor and a county board leader will face each other in a runoff to become Chicago's first black female mayor after leading a large field Tuesday that included a member of the Daley family that has dominated the city's politics for much of the last six decades.
A former federal prosecutor and a county board leader will face each other in a runoff to become Chicago's first black female mayor after leading a large field Tuesday that included a member of the Daley family that has dominated the city's politics for much of the last six decades.
Daley dynasty back on Chicago ballot in crowded mayoral race
A member of the Daley family that has dominated Chicago politics for much of the last six decades was among 14 candidates jockeying Tuesday for a spot in an almost-certain mayoral runoff, a transitional election for a lakefront metropolis still struggling to shed its reputation for corruption, police brutality and street violence.
A member of the Daley family that has dominated Chicago politics for much of the last six decades was among 14 candidates jockeying Tuesday for a spot in an almost-certain mayoral runoff, a transitional election for a lakefront metropolis still struggling to shed its reputation for corruption, police brutality and street violence.
Chicago polls close in city's mayoral election
The polls have closed in Chicago, where voters are choosing the next mayor from a field of 14 candidates promising to steer the city in a new direction.
The polls have closed in Chicago, where voters are choosing the next mayor from a field of 14 candidates promising to steer the city in a new direction.
Pritzker: Illinois budget deficit higher than estimated
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration estimates Illinois faces a more-than $3 billion deficit in its next budget year.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration estimates Illinois faces a more-than $3 billion deficit in its next budget year.
Candidates face off in Chicago Mayoral Forum
The Chicago Mayoral Election is now just over a month away, and the candidates to replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel are making the final push for every vote.
The Chicago Mayoral Election is now just over a month away, and the candidates to replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel are making the final push for every vote.
House Dems introducing bill to raise minimum age to buy assault rifles
House Democrats on Wednesday plan to introduce legislation that would raise the nationwide minimum age to buy assault-style rifles from 18 to 21.
House Democrats on Wednesday plan to introduce legislation that would raise the nationwide minimum age to buy assault-style rifles from 18 to 21.
Trump rejects report he hid key details of conversations with Putin: 'I don't care'
Trump's version of events about the meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit was seemingly backed up by former Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, whom Trump fired in March and who has, on occasion, publicly criticized the president.
Trump's version of events about the meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit was seemingly backed up by former Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, whom Trump fired in March and who has, on occasion, publicly criticized the president.
Incoming Sen. Romney: Trump hasn't 'risen to the mantle' of presidency
Mitt Romney, former presidential candidate and a Republican senator-elect in Utah, has written a scathing op-ed for The Washington Post, saying President Trump "has not risen to the mantle of the office."
Mitt Romney, former presidential candidate and a Republican senator-elect in Utah, has written a scathing op-ed for The Washington Post, saying President Trump "has not risen to the mantle of the office."
Nearly 187K register to vote using new Illinois system
A new state report says nearly 187,000 Illinois residents have registered to vote through the state's new automatic voter registration system.
A new state report says nearly 187,000 Illinois residents have registered to vote through the state's new automatic voter registration system.
Chicago alderman calls for opponent to quit race after campaign worker shot
A Facebook live video of a campaign worker being shot on the South Side last weekend has sparked a war of words between 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez and his challenger Joseph Williams.
A Facebook live video of a campaign worker being shot on the South Side last weekend has sparked a war of words between 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez and his challenger Joseph Williams.
Trump welcomes governors-elect to White House
President Donald Trump has welcomed governors-elect from both parties to the White House.
President Donald Trump has welcomed governors-elect from both parties to the White House.
Trump says he wants Nauert as next UN ambassador
President Donald Trump says he will nominate William Barr, former President George H.W. Bush's attorney general, to serve in the same role.
President Donald Trump says he will nominate William Barr, former President George H.W. Bush's attorney general, to serve in the same role.
Abrams ends Georgia governor bid, says she'll file lawsuit
Democrat Stacey Abrams ended 10 days of post-election drama in Georgia's closely watched and even more closely contested race for governor Friday, acknowledging Republican Brian Kemp as the victor while defiantly refusing to concede to the man she blamed for "gross mismanagement" of a bitterly fought election.
Democrat Stacey Abrams ended 10 days of post-election drama in Georgia's closely watched and even more closely contested race for governor Friday, acknowledging Republican Brian Kemp as the victor while defiantly refusing to concede to the man she blamed for "gross mismanagement" of a bitterly fought election.
Susana Mendoza announces run for Chicago mayor
Just a week after winning re-election as Illinois comptroller, Susana Mendoza is officially throwing her hat into the Chicago mayoral ring.
Just a week after winning re-election as Illinois comptroller, Susana Mendoza is officially throwing her hat into the Chicago mayoral ring.