Raoul, DeVore clash in Illinois attorney general debate
As Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Republican Thomas DeVore faced off, they also disagreed about the SAFE-T Act and whether the attorney general might be able to prosecute Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
As Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Republican Thomas DeVore faced off, they also disagreed about the SAFE-T Act and whether the attorney general might be able to prosecute Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.
Biden gets latest COVID booster, urging more Americans to get theirs
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: Orland Park mayor warns of 'anarchy' after criminal justice overhaul
Crime in Illinois could "spiral out of control" after a new law overhauling the state's criminal justice system goes into effect in January, the mayor of a Chicago suburb said.
Crime in Illinois could "spiral out of control" after a new law overhauling the state's criminal justice system goes into effect in January, the mayor of a Chicago suburb said.
Pritzker and Bailey showdown heating up as Election Day looms
Former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party Pat Brady and political analyst Thom Serafin share their thoughts on the Illinois gubernatorial race between J.B. Pritzker and Darren Bailey as Election Day nears.
Former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party Pat Brady and political analyst Thom Serafin share their thoughts on the Illinois gubernatorial race between J.B. Pritzker and Darren Bailey as Election Day nears.
Retiring Ald. Tunney warms to joining crowded race for Chicago mayor
With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
With behind-the-scenes encouragement from perennial political power player Richard Mell, retiring Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) is warming to the possibility of joining the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Rishi Sunak becomes UK prime minister after meeting with King Charles III
Rishi Sunak met at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday with the king, who had just accepted the resignation of Liz Truss. Sunak is the third Conservative prime minister this year.
Rishi Sunak met at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday with the king, who had just accepted the resignation of Liz Truss. Sunak is the third Conservative prime minister this year.
Chicago 2023 Budget Hearings continue
Chicago budget hearings continued Monday with representatives from the public library and Department of Transportation taking the hot seat.
Chicago budget hearings continued Monday with representatives from the public library and Department of Transportation taking the hot seat.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan temporarily blocked
A federal appeals court late Friday issued an administrative stay temporarily blocking President Joe Biden's plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans.
A federal appeals court late Friday issued an administrative stay temporarily blocking President Joe Biden's plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans.
Federal appeals court temporarily blocks student loan forgiveness plan
A federal appeals court has issued a stay that temporarily blocks a plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans.
A federal appeals court has issued a stay that temporarily blocks a plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans.
Jan. 6 Capitol Riot panel issues subpoena to Trump demanding he testify
The nine-member panel sent a letter to the former president's lawyers on Friday, demanding his testimony under oath by mid-November and outlining a series of corresponding documents.
The nine-member panel sent a letter to the former president's lawyers on Friday, demanding his testimony under oath by mid-November and outlining a series of corresponding documents.
Durbin, Duckworth push for National Landmark status for Chicago church where Emmett Till's service was held
Emmett Till's mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, insisted that he have an open casket service despite his face being unrecognizably disfigured.
Emmett Till's mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, insisted that he have an open casket service despite his face being unrecognizably disfigured.
Push for National Landmark status for Chicago church where Emmett Till's service was held
Emmett Till's mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, insisted that he have an open casket service despite his face being unrecognizably disfigured.
Emmett Till's mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, insisted that he have an open casket service despite his face being unrecognizably disfigured.
Obama endorses Pritzker in reelection bid
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, crediting him for making Illinois a national leader on Democratic issues like abortion and voting rights.
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, crediting him for making Illinois a national leader on Democratic issues like abortion and voting rights.
Obama endorses Pritzker in reelection bid
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, crediting him for making Illinois a national leader on Democratic issues like abortion and voting rights.
Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, crediting him for making Illinois a national leader on Democratic issues like abortion and voting rights.
Cook County Sheriff Dart launches anti-carjacking initiative
The Cook County sheriff has rolled out a new anti-carjacking initiative to further respond to what he calls a plague facing the city and suburbs.
The Cook County sheriff has rolled out a new anti-carjacking initiative to further respond to what he calls a plague facing the city and suburbs.
Chicago mayoral candidate and alderwoman lays out plan to combat crime
Chicago mayoral challenger Sophia King has unveiled her plan to reverse a spike in violent crime in the city.
Chicago mayoral challenger Sophia King has unveiled her plan to reverse a spike in violent crime in the city.
Cook County Sheriff unveils new plan to track stolen vehicles
Sheriff Tom Dart is rolling out an anti-carjacking initiative aimed at deterring thieves using vehicle tracking. Drivers can register online and give law enforcement permission to track their car in the event that it's stolen.
Sheriff Tom Dart is rolling out an anti-carjacking initiative aimed at deterring thieves using vehicle tracking. Drivers can register online and give law enforcement permission to track their car in the event that it's stolen.
Cook County Sheriff cracks down on carjacking with new initiative
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart describes law enforcement's anti-theft tracking initiative which uses window decals to deter carjackers.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart describes law enforcement's anti-theft tracking initiative which uses window decals to deter carjackers.
Latest fundraising has Paul Vallas eager for campaign fight in Chicago mayoral race
A former Chicago Public Schools CEO, Paul Vallas said he has $1.82 million cash on hand after a modest third-quarter of fundraising, as well as a “significant spike” in contributions after the Sept. 30 deadline that has added $782,000 and counting to his campaign fund.
A former Chicago Public Schools CEO, Paul Vallas said he has $1.82 million cash on hand after a modest third-quarter of fundraising, as well as a “significant spike” in contributions after the Sept. 30 deadline that has added $782,000 and counting to his campaign fund.
Lightfoot campaign raises $1 million in 3 months — and more than half of it is spent
Mayor Lightfoot spent $607,449 of the $1 million she raised during the three-month period ending Sept. 30, and still hasn’t aired any TV or radio commercials to boost her 25% approval rating.
Mayor Lightfoot spent $607,449 of the $1 million she raised during the three-month period ending Sept. 30, and still hasn’t aired any TV or radio commercials to boost her 25% approval rating.