Pritzker promotes affordable housing
Governor JB Pritzker is trying to make housing affordable for working families.
Trump nominee 'should scare all of us,' Duckworth says
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth has announced her intention to meet with Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary.
Duckworth slams Hegseth, plans one-on-one meeting to raise concerns
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth has announced her intention to meet with Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary.
Judge to decide if key witness in Madigan trial is fit to testify
A federal judge will rule Wednesday morning whether one of the government‘s key witnesses against former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan is competent to testify.
Paris on Politics: What did Mayor Johnson know and when did he know it?
Turmoil at City Hall. Questions over CPS. What did Mayor Johnson know and when did he know it? More in this episode of "Paris on Politics."
Cook County’s first Black transgender elected official discusses historic win
A Chicago woman is making history as the first Black transgender elected official in Cook County history. It comes amid controversy nationwide over trans-elected officials and what bathrooms they can use.
Calumet City Council meets outside, votes to drop lawsuit against clerk amid tensions with mayor
On a freezing night, Calumet City council members gathered on the steps of City Hall for a brief but controversial meeting.
Henyard rips Harris as Thornton Township caucus dispute sparks legal battle
A contentious Democratic caucus in Thornton Township on Tuesday night has raised questions about its fairness and could prevent Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard from running for township supervisor next year.
Tiffany Henyard plans to sue after chaotic caucus for Thornton Township supervisor
We're learning more about Tuesday night's Democratic caucus in Thornton Township, which may result in Tiffany Henyard's name not being placed on the ballot for supervisor next year.
'You can't do stuff like this': Tiffany Henyard, her supporters claim they were cheated in caucus
On a cold night, it was heated in the suburbs as Tiffany Henyard lost the nomination for Thornton Township supervisor.
‘Ran my name through the mud’: Tiffany Henyard sits down for exclusive interview
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, who also serves as Thornton Township supervisor, is gearing up for a critical Democratic caucus amid controversy surrounding her leadership.
Brandon Johnson claims he didn't know about Ronnie Reese allegations
Former mayor's office employees allege they were fired and faced retaliation after filing complaints against Ronnie Reese.
'Our kids are not for sale': Illinois officials want crackdown on vaping
A coalition of politicians, doctors, and law enforcement officials are calling for tougher laws to crack down on teenage vaping.
What to expect with Eileen O’Neill Burke as the Cook County State's Attorney
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is officially under new management, and Eileen O'Neill Burke has signaled a departure from her predecessor, Kim Foxx.
Illinois officials call for stricter vaping laws targeting teens
A coalition of politicians, doctors, and law enforcement officials are calling for tougher laws to crack down on teenage vaping.
Chicago faces financial uncertainty amid budget standoff
Council members are considering smaller revenue measures, such as raising taxes on alcohol, cloud computing, and garbage fees, to help close the gap.
Chicago at risk of credit downgrade amid budget standoff
Following a Thanksgiving break, Chicago City Council members are back to tackle a major budget challenge, proposing to sell $806 million in municipal bonds to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall.
Eileen O’Neill Burke sworn in as new Cook County State’s Attorney
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is officially under new management, and Eileen O'Neill Burke has signaled a departure from her predecessor, Kim Foxx.
Madigan trial: Former Chicago alderman testifies about political favors
Former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis testified in court Monday that he wanted to curry political favor with Speaker of the House Mike Madigan so that he would win re-election as an alderman.
Majority of Chicago residents would vote against alders who support property tax hike, poll finds
As members of the Chicago City Council have heard opposition to a potential property tax hike to close a nearly $1 billion budget gap for 2025, a group of alderpersons commissioned a poll to gauge the views of their constituents.