Election

Former mayoral challenger wants campaign contribution from Chicago Fire owner to Lightfoot investigated

Former mayoral challenger Ray Lopez want's Chicago's Ethics Board and Inspector General to investigate a campaign contribution to Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

5 hours ago

Chicago mayoral race could get messy as candidates attempt to kick one another off ballot

Now that the deadline has passed for candidates to file to run for mayor or City Council, it is "challenge season" in Chicago.

1 day ago

Chicago mayoral field swells to 11 with Lightfoot, Garcia, other late filers

The two political heavyweights in the race for Chicago mayor — incumbent Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia — filed their nominating petitions on Monday, setting the stage for a bruising battle and, more immediately, petition challenges that could narrow the field.

1 day ago

Congressman Chuy Garcia submits signatures to run for Chicago mayor

Congressman Chuy Garcia filed his petitions shortly after 4 p.m. He was the last candidate to do so.

2 days ago

Lightfoot files for Chicago mayoral race: 'I know it’s going to be a lot of hard work'

After turning in her nominating petitions Monday morning — a stack of signatures nearly half as tall as she is — Mayor Lori Lightfoot flexed a bit as she explained her decision to skip the chance to get her name on the bottom of the ballot, a position some believe offers an advantage.

2 days ago

Illinois voters approve Workers' Rights Amendment

Illinois voters have approved an amendment to their state constitution guaranteeing the right to bargain collectively.

November 15

Illinois House GOP leader stepping down, says following Trump is 'path of losing'

State Rep. Jim Durkin claims former President Donald Trump and the Illinois Republican Party's MAGA wing bear a lot of blame for the poor showing on Election Day.

November 11

U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia announces run for Chicago mayor

U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia launched his campaign Thursday to become Chicago's next mayor.

November 10

Illinois elects Democrat Eric Sorensen to US House seat

A battleground race between newbies aiming to fill retiring U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos' seat in Illinois’ 17th district tipped in Democrat Eric Sorensen's favor, representing a key win for the party as it tries to maintain control of Congress.

November 10

Immigration advocates celebrate election firsts, plan next steps for reform

Immigration advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate the election results of their grassroots campaign efforts.

November 10

Only ‘wave’ Illinois Republicans see in Legislature is the farewell one from Durkin as House GOP leader

With redistricting on their side, strong fundraising from party leaders and a boost of millions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, statehouse Democrats appear to be retaining their supermajority statuses in both chambers — and likely even growing that advantage in the House.

November 10

Pritzker shoots down speculation that he will run for president

Governor JB Pritzker is taking a victory lap, celebrating a successful election night for Illinois Democrats.

November 9