Illinois Gov. Rauner dug in and lost. Can he be re-elected?
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner lost an unprecedented battle with the "Springfield insiders" he once campaigned to dethrone when lawmakers approved a budget deal and $5 billion tax hike over his objections, and without the pro-business reforms the Republican promised for years.
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner lost an unprecedented battle with the "Springfield insiders" he once campaigned to dethrone when lawmakers approved a budget deal and $5 billion tax hike over his objections, and without the pro-business reforms the Republican promised for years.
Illinois Senate Republicans elect Brady as minority leader
Republicans in the Illinois Senate have elected Sen. Bill Brady to serve as the chamber's minority leader.
Republicans in the Illinois Senate have elected Sen. Bill Brady to serve as the chamber's minority leader.
Trump welcomes World Series champion Cubs to White House
President Donald Trump has welcomed the manager and several players from the World Series champion Chicago Cubs to the White House.
President Donald Trump has welcomed the manager and several players from the World Series champion Chicago Cubs to the White House.
Longtime Cook County Clerk David Orr won't seek re-election
Longtime Cook County Clerk David Orr says he won't seek re-election next year.
Longtime Cook County Clerk David Orr says he won't seek re-election next year.
Trump to host Trump re-election fundraiser at Trump hotel
President. Candidate. Businessman. Three of President Donald Trump's roles converge next week as he holds his first major re-election fundraiser at his hotel in Washington.
President. Candidate. Businessman. Three of President Donald Trump's roles converge next week as he holds his first major re-election fundraiser at his hotel in Washington.
Former NYC Mayor Bloomberg will make the US's $15 million Paris climate deal payment to UN
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says his personal charity will pay the $15 million dollars that the United States would have sent to the United Nations as part of the Paris climate agreement.
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says his personal charity will pay the $15 million dollars that the United States would have sent to the United Nations as part of the Paris climate agreement.
FBI wiretap records Pritzker, Blagojevich talking state jobs
Secret FBI wiretap recordings from a 2008 investigation of then-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich capture current Democratic candidate for governor, billionaire J.B. Pritzker, speaking to Blagojevich about an appointment to a top state job, the Chicago Tribune reported on Wednesday.
Secret FBI wiretap recordings from a 2008 investigation of then-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich capture current Democratic candidate for governor, billionaire J.B. Pritzker, speaking to Blagojevich about an appointment to a top state job, the Chicago Tribune reported on Wednesday.
Questions about property taxes follow Pritzker campaign
Questions about property taxes are following Democratic governor candidate J.B. Pritzker.
Questions about property taxes are following Democratic governor candidate J.B. Pritzker.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says he may run for president one day
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, one of the most likable people on Earth, has said there’s a “real possibility” he’ll run for president one day.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, one of the most likable people on Earth, has said there’s a “real possibility” he’ll run for president one day.
Trump touts House health care bill, questions linger
Republicans in the U.S. House voted Thursday to abolish many of Obamacare's most important provisions.
Republicans in the U.S. House voted Thursday to abolish many of Obamacare's most important provisions.
JB Pritzker launches 1st TV ads in Dem primary for governor
Billionaire businessman J.B. Pritzker is launching the first television ads of the Democratic primary for Illinois governor.
Billionaire businessman J.B. Pritzker is launching the first television ads of the Democratic primary for Illinois governor.
Trump slams pollsters as survey buries sustained popularity over Clinton
President Trump took a few more shots Monday at his old nemesis – the pollsters who confidently predicted his loss last year – after new surveys were released playing up the president’s low approval ratings at the end of his first 100 days.
President Trump took a few more shots Monday at his old nemesis – the pollsters who confidently predicted his loss last year – after new surveys were released playing up the president’s low approval ratings at the end of his first 100 days.
Suburban Chicago Trump backer beats challenger by 151 votes
A longtime suburban Chicago mayor whose support for Donald Trump ignited a tougher-than-expected re-election campaign has narrowly defeated his Democratic challenger.
A longtime suburban Chicago mayor whose support for Donald Trump ignited a tougher-than-expected re-election campaign has narrowly defeated his Democratic challenger.
Illinois village to resolve election tie with coin flip
The next president of a southern Illinois community will be decided by the flip of a coin.
The next president of a southern Illinois community will be decided by the flip of a coin.
Rauner on campaign-style tour of Illinois as 2018 race looms
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner launched a two-day tour paid for by his campaign fund on Tuesday, insisting the statewide fly around "has nothing to do with the election" even as Democrats line up to unseat him in 2018 and his approval ratings sag.
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner launched a two-day tour paid for by his campaign fund on Tuesday, insisting the statewide fly around "has nothing to do with the election" even as Democrats line up to unseat him in 2018 and his approval ratings sag.
Billionaire JB Pritzker announces Illinois governor bid
Billionaire J.B. Pritzker touted his business record and progressive values Thursday as he kicked off his campaign for Illinois governor, raising the financial stakes in what was already expected to be a costly and competitive fight to unseat Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Billionaire J.B. Pritzker touted his business record and progressive values Thursday as he kicked off his campaign for Illinois governor, raising the financial stakes in what was already expected to be a costly and competitive fight to unseat Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Trump-supporting mayor appears to have won re-election
A longtime suburban Chicago mayor who held a fundraiser for President Donald Trump last year has expanded his narrow lead in his re-election battle with a union organizer backed by top Democrats.
A longtime suburban Chicago mayor who held a fundraiser for President Donald Trump last year has expanded his narrow lead in his re-election battle with a union organizer backed by top Democrats.
Experts: Illinois school election affirms transgender policy
School board candidates who supported a plan to let a transgender student use the girls' locker room at a suburban Chicago school survived an election challenge in one of several local races that took on an issue that has been the focus of state and national debate.
School board candidates who supported a plan to let a transgender student use the girls' locker room at a suburban Chicago school survived an election challenge in one of several local races that took on an issue that has been the focus of state and national debate.
Transgender issue overshadows Illinois school board election
A school board race in suburban Chicago centers on transgender student access to locker rooms and restrooms, with a slate of candidates in Tuesday's election promising to roll back a policy that allowed a transgender student to use the girls' facilities.
A school board race in suburban Chicago centers on transgender student access to locker rooms and restrooms, with a slate of candidates in Tuesday's election promising to roll back a policy that allowed a transgender student to use the girls' facilities.
Judge: Cannabis companies can make campaign contributions
Illinois' medical marijuana companies, operating in an industry abounding with rules, now have one less regulation they have to follow.
Illinois' medical marijuana companies, operating in an industry abounding with rules, now have one less regulation they have to follow.