Speaker Johnson defends Trump's 'bloodbath' comment
The Republican Party says they have a plan to bring down energy costs for Americans, and on Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson made his pitch for energy policy changes ahead of this fall’s election. Johnson also defended former President Donald Trump's "bloodbath" comment from over the weekend.
Cook County State's Attorney race takes spotlight in Illinois primary
Eleven months after Kim Foxx announced she would not be seeking a third term as Cook County State’s Attorney, the battle between Democrats vying to succeed her has become the marquee matchup in the Illinois primary election on March 19.
'Bring Chicago Home' referendum goes up for vote
Chicago ended 2023 with 6,139 people experiencing homelessness on any given day, according to the city’s annual Point-In-Time or (PIT) count. On March 19, primary voters will find a tax referendum on the ballot that aims to mitigate the crisis.
Pence declines to endorse Trump, won't back Biden
Former Vice President Mike Pence has declined to endorse his onetime running mate, former President Trump, in a bombshell announcement Friday.
Illinois Supreme Court upholds 'Bring Chicago Home' real estate tax proposal on primary ballot
The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed real estate transfer tax, known as “Bring Chicago Home," will remain on the primary ballot, and votes on the issue will be counted.
Cook County Clerk Iris Martinez running for re-election
Iris Martinez made history when she was elected the first Latina Clerk of the Circuty Cort of Cook County in 2020. Now the incumbent is running against fellow Democrat Mariyana Spyropoulos.
Biden, Trump both become parties’ presumptive nominees
President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have now unofficially clinched their respective party’s nomination after securing enough delegates Tuesday night.
Real estate groups challenge 'Bring Chicago Home' referendum in Illinois Supreme Court
The battle over the “Bring Chicago Home" referendum question is not over just yet, as real estate groups take the fight to the state Supreme Court, labeling the question as misleading and manipulative.
