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.
Chicago mayoral candidates call on Lightfoot to step up after violent holiday weekend
After another violent holiday weekend in Chicago, candidates for mayor said Tuesday it's time to hold Lori Lightfoot accountable.
After another violent holiday weekend in Chicago, candidates for mayor said Tuesday it's time to hold Lori Lightfoot accountable.
Early voting for next month's primary kicks off for Chicago voters May 31
A reminder for Chicago voters: Early voting for next month's primary kicks off Tuesday, May 31.
A reminder for Chicago voters: Early voting for next month's primary kicks off Tuesday, May 31.
Illinois Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger says he is 'open' to ban on assault weapons
Kinzinger says his position on a federal ban on AR-15 rifles has changed in the wake of the Texas mass shooting.
Kinzinger says his position on a federal ban on AR-15 rifles has changed in the wake of the Texas mass shooting.
Chicago doctor says hardest part of profession is telling parents 'senseless violence took their child away'
"Less than 2 weeks ago, a 17-year-old used a gun to shoot a 16-year-old at Millennium park who later died here at Lurie Children's despite the efforts of our emergency team to save his life. This is not a political crisis this is a public health crisis," said Thomas Shanley, MD, President and CEO of Lurie Children’s.
"Less than 2 weeks ago, a 17-year-old used a gun to shoot a 16-year-old at Millennium park who later died here at Lurie Children's despite the efforts of our emergency team to save his life. This is not a political crisis this is a public health crisis," said Thomas Shanley, MD, President and CEO of Lurie Children’s.
2 incumbent Illinois Democrats facing off in next month's primary election debate on FOX 32
Two incumbent congressional Democrats facing off in next month’s primary election debated on FOX 32 Chicago Friday.
Two incumbent congressional Democrats facing off in next month’s primary election debated on FOX 32 Chicago Friday.
New Illinois bills aim to combat carjackings, vehicle thefts
One bill will waive fines and tickets accumulated on a stolen vehicle.
One bill will waive fines and tickets accumulated on a stolen vehicle.
Ex-Illinois House leader Arroyo sentenced for bribery scheme
A former Democratic leader in the Illinois House was sentenced Wednesday to nearly five years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme.
A former Democratic leader in the Illinois House was sentenced Wednesday to nearly five years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme.
Illinois Democrats respond to Texas governor's comments on Chicago
"There are more people who were shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas." Abbott declared, after claiming he was sorry to have to say it.
"There are more people who were shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas." Abbott declared, after claiming he was sorry to have to say it.
Statistics show guns are leading cause of death of Illinois children
The CDC says one in five children have a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder, and only 20 percent of them receive care from a healthcare provider.
The CDC says one in five children have a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder, and only 20 percent of them receive care from a healthcare provider.
'Corrupt hellhole': Republican candidates for Illinois governor debate Chicago crime
Chicago's street violence was at the center of two broadcast forums featuring the six Republican candidates for Illinois governor Tuesday night.
Chicago's street violence was at the center of two broadcast forums featuring the six Republican candidates for Illinois governor Tuesday night.
Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate Jesse Sullivan hopes to flip state red
"J.B. Pritzker treats this situation like Chicago is not a part of his jurisdiction. Chicago is a part of the state of Illinois and when you're governor, you step up to do the job and he would not actually surge the National Guard when it was needed," Jesse Sullivan said. "During the riots, burning cop cars, creating all the havoc that they did down on the Magnificent Mile, he cared more about politics and the perception… I would be surging in the National Guard to make sure we treat it like the crisis that it is."
"J.B. Pritzker treats this situation like Chicago is not a part of his jurisdiction. Chicago is a part of the state of Illinois and when you're governor, you step up to do the job and he would not actually surge the National Guard when it was needed," Jesse Sullivan said. "During the riots, burning cop cars, creating all the havoc that they did down on the Magnificent Mile, he cared more about politics and the perception… I would be surging in the National Guard to make sure we treat it like the crisis that it is."
Wiretap recorded Mike Madigan learning about secret payments to controversial ex-political aide: court records
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was recorded on a wiretapped phone call in 2018 discussing with lobbyist confidant Michael McClain a plan to arrange secret payments to a close political ally who had been implicated in a sexual harassment scandal, newly released court documents show.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was recorded on a wiretapped phone call in 2018 discussing with lobbyist confidant Michael McClain a plan to arrange secret payments to a close political ally who had been implicated in a sexual harassment scandal, newly released court documents show.
June 28 Illinois Primary Election: Chicago residents can vote early starting on May 26
The Chicago Board of Elections “Supersite” at Lake and Clark will open on 9 a.m. on Thursday.
The Chicago Board of Elections “Supersite” at Lake and Clark will open on 9 a.m. on Thursday.
Chicago Police Department veteran announces run for mayor
Frederick Collins says he will make Chicago's crime problem a key campaign issue.
Frederick Collins says he will make Chicago's crime problem a key campaign issue.