U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly launches Senate bid to succeed Dick Durbin
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced Monday she will run for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dick Durbin, who said he won't seek re-election in 2026.
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs says he won’t run for Durbin’s Senate seat
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said he will not run in the Democratic primary for Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat in 2026.
Jan Schakowsky, longtime U.S. rep for Chicago’s north suburbs, won’t run for reelection in 2026
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who's been in Congress for more than 25 years, said she will not run for another term in 2026.
Dolton swears in new mayor, ending Tiffany Henyard's scandal-plagued tenure
The Village of Dolton officially has a new mayor, marking the end of the tumultuous tenure of Tiffany Henyard.
Funeral arrangements for former Illinois Gov. George Ryan announced
Funeral arrangements for former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, who died Friday at the age of 91, have been announced.
Pritzker and Ocasio-Cortez: A billionaire and a former bartender emerge as Trump resistance leaders
Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, have seen their national profiles rise by delivering messages that excite a demoralized and fractured party.
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies at 91
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan died Friday after a brief hospice stay.
Chicago's 'doomsday' transit crisis: Lawmakers near deal to plug $770M gap
State lawmakers say they’ve reached an agreement on several aspects of a major transit funding bill that would help the CTA, Pace and Metra avoid a collective $770 million fiscal cliff.