Illinois Congressman Sean Casten announces death of teen daughter
"This morning, Congressman Casten’s beloved daughter, Gwen (17), passed away," a statement read in part.
"This morning, Congressman Casten’s beloved daughter, Gwen (17), passed away," a statement read in part.
Bailey clear frontrunner in Republican primary for Illinois governor: polls
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin's longshot strategy is now to convince voters that he's the strongest Republican candidate in the fall against Democratic incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin's longshot strategy is now to convince voters that he's the strongest Republican candidate in the fall against Democratic incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs law improving access to mental health services
Illinois is taking a step towards addressing the shortage of mental health professionals in the state.
Illinois is taking a step towards addressing the shortage of mental health professionals in the state.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth urges swift action on gun control
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Friday lamented the tens of thousands of Americans murdered by gunfire, especially children.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Friday lamented the tens of thousands of Americans murdered by gunfire, especially children.
Irvin no longer Republican frontrunner in Illinois governor's race, new poll shows
Sources close to Richard Irvin said Gov. JB Pritzker and his allies are on track to spend $32 million trying to defeat Irvin in the June 28 Republican primary.
Sources close to Richard Irvin said Gov. JB Pritzker and his allies are on track to spend $32 million trying to defeat Irvin in the June 28 Republican primary.
Crime becoming a major focus in Illinois' gubernatorial primary
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defended his party's record on fighting crime, one day after a voter revolt in California unseated a progressive prosecutor.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defended his party's record on fighting crime, one day after a voter revolt in California unseated a progressive prosecutor.
Toni Preckwinkle pushing bid for fourth term as Cook County Board President
Democrat Toni Preckwinkle is pushing her bid for a fourth term as Cook County Board President.
Democrat Toni Preckwinkle is pushing her bid for a fourth term as Cook County Board President.
More than 70 precincts in Chicago will be without election sites for primary election
A Cook County Circuit Court granted a request to close 73 polling places --- leaving more than 59,000 registered voters without a nearby poll.
A Cook County Circuit Court granted a request to close 73 polling places --- leaving more than 59,000 registered voters without a nearby poll.
Pritzker says he would send National Guard to Chicago if asked
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he would be willing to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to help deal with the surge in violent crime.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he would be willing to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to help deal with the surge in violent crime.
'Let's get back to work': Chicago Mayor Lightfoot announces re-election campaign
"It’s you that I fight for. All the people who love, breathe, and believe in making the greatest city in the world even greater," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said in a video announcing her re-election.
"It’s you that I fight for. All the people who love, breathe, and believe in making the greatest city in the world even greater," Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said in a video announcing her re-election.
Election officials warn Chicagoans of possible voting headaches on June 28
Just three weeks before Election Day, the Chicago Board of Elections says it will not provide normal polling places for more than 100,000 voters.
Just three weeks before Election Day, the Chicago Board of Elections says it will not provide normal polling places for more than 100,000 voters.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to kick off re-election campaign Wednesday
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to launch her re-election bid this week with a handful of alderpersons at her side.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to launch her re-election bid this week with a handful of alderpersons at her side.
VP Kamala Harris renews calls for new federal gun control laws
Vice President Kamala Harris renewed calls for new federal gun control laws Friday as she spoke to a conference of mayors that included Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Vice President Kamala Harris renewed calls for new federal gun control laws Friday as she spoke to a conference of mayors that included Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Illinois GOP gubernatorial hopefuls say guards, mental health keys to stop mass shootings
There was little difference among Republican candidates for governor in a televised debate Thursday when it came to questions of protecting schoolchildren from mass shootings, reversing some of the nation’s more liberal abortion-access laws and ensuring that parents, not bureaucrats, decide what children learn in the classroom.
There was little difference among Republican candidates for governor in a televised debate Thursday when it came to questions of protecting schoolchildren from mass shootings, reversing some of the nation’s more liberal abortion-access laws and ensuring that parents, not bureaucrats, decide what children learn in the classroom.
Chicago high school students lead 'Parade to the Polls' to cast early ballots
High school students who are voting for the first time led a "Parade to the Polls" in Chicago Thursday.
High school students who are voting for the first time led a "Parade to the Polls" in Chicago Thursday.
Roderick Sawyer, son of former Chicago mayor, joins growing field to unseat Lori Lightfoot
The son of former Mayor Eugene Sawyer said Wednesday he will give up his City Council seat to join the growing field of candidates vying to turn Lori Lightfoot into a one-term mayor.
The son of former Mayor Eugene Sawyer said Wednesday he will give up his City Council seat to join the growing field of candidates vying to turn Lori Lightfoot into a one-term mayor.
Irvin promises to repeal criminal justice reforms, gubernatorial rival calls him a 'fraud'
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin brought his campaign for governor to Chicago on Wednesday, promising to repeal criminal justice reforms signed into law by incumbent JB Pritzker.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin brought his campaign for governor to Chicago on Wednesday, promising to repeal criminal justice reforms signed into law by incumbent JB Pritzker.
Irvin, Bailey to square off Thursday in first TV debate with all 6 GOP primary candidates
All six Republican primary candidates for governor will appear together on stage for the first time Thursday in a high stakes televised debate.
All six Republican primary candidates for governor will appear together on stage for the first time Thursday in a high stakes televised debate.
Early voting gets underway at downtown Chicago supersite
On a muggy Tuesday morning, early voting for the June 28 primary got underway in the city with a dozen people waiting in line outside the Chicago Board of Elections supersite downtown.
On a muggy Tuesday morning, early voting for the June 28 primary got underway in the city with a dozen people waiting in line outside the Chicago Board of Elections supersite downtown.
New Illinois law waives school fees for low-income students with veteran or active military parent
Beginning Tuesday, school fees in Illinois will be waived for low-income students with a veteran or active military parent.
Beginning Tuesday, school fees in Illinois will be waived for low-income students with a veteran or active military parent.