Chicago area could see nearly 2-week delay of early voting

Officials say early voting could be delayed by nearly two weeks for millions of Chicago-area voters because of candidate ballot challenges.

34 GOP House members resigning vs. 16 Democrats

Republicans are running for the doors of Congress, announcing that they are retiring at a rate double their Democratic counterparts.

Controversial ad stirs up heated Illinois governor's race

Gov. Bruce Rauner's GOP challenger unleashed a controversial ad Friday night, taking aim at the transgender community, women's rights activists, immigrants and the Antifa movement.

Trump will clear way for publication of classified memo

Over the strong objections of his own Justice Department, President Donald Trump will clear the way for the publication of a classified memo on the Russia investigation that Republicans say shows improper use of surveillance by the FBI.

Trump trades barbs with Jay-Z over remarks on African-American unemployment

President Trump responded Sunday to recent criticism from rap mogul Jay-Z by citing joblessness for black Americans under his administration, before asking that somebody “please inform” the hip-hop star about the record-low unemployment.

JFK's nephew says Emanuel has plan to force black people out of Chicago

In a war of words between heavyweight names in the national Democratic establishment, a Kennedy running for governor has slammed Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel for his alleged complicity in a gentrification plan that critics say is forcing African-Americans and other minorities out of the country’s third-largest city.

'I'm not in charge': Rauner's words may haunt bid

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner raised eyebrows, then questions about whether he misspoke after he declared "I am not in charge" of the state.

GOP legislator making primary challenge against Rauner

A Republican state legislator is making a primary challenge against Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announces run for attorney general

Former Illinois Gov. Patrick Quinn is joining a crowded field attempting to become the state's next attorney general.

Rauner makes re-election bid official with video

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has made official what's already widely known: He's seeking re-election for a second term.

Candidates scramble in unexpected open attorney general race

The race to become Illinois' next chief legal officer is off to a furious start after Attorney General Lisa Madigan's sudden announcement that she wouldn't seek a fifth term.

Drury leaves governor's race to run for attorney general

Democratic state Rep. Scott Drury says he's dropping out of the race for Illinois governor to run for attorney general.

2006 Pritzker donation to Blagojevich raises questions

A 2006 donation from Illinois gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker to ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich's re-election is raising questions.

Trump to end DACA program for young immigrants after 6 month delay, according to reports

President Donald Trump plans to put an end to the so-called "Dreamers" program, which offered amnesty to immigrants if they were brought to the United States as children and met strict security guidelines, according to reports.

Information on Chicago voters publicly accessible for a time

Chicago election officials say a file containing the names, addresses, dates of birth and other information about the city's 1.8 million registered voters was published online.

Pritzker chooses Rep. Juliana Stratton as 2018 running mate

Democratic candidate for governor J.B. Pritzker has selected state Rep. Juliana Stratton of Chicago to be his running mate in the 2018 election.