Illinois homeschool bill sparks controversy, parents rally in protest
Debate is heating up over a proposal in Springfield that would target parents who homeschool their children.
Debate is heating up over a proposal in Springfield that would target parents who homeschool their children.
Illinois lawmakers criticize Trump’s tariffs, say he’s ‘enamored’ with them despite economic risks
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s newly-announced "reciprocal" tariffs, warning they could drive up prices for American families.
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s newly-announced "reciprocal" tariffs, warning they could drive up prices for American families.
Pritzker says suburban Chicago election results were rejection of Trump
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday linked Republican losses in Chicago's suburbs to President Donald Trump.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday linked Republican losses in Chicago's suburbs to President Donald Trump.
Illinois election night winners reflect on successful campaigns
Jim Dodge of Orland Park and Keith Ogle of Frankfort reflect on their big election night wins and how they want to serve their villages.
Jim Dodge of Orland Park and Keith Ogle of Frankfort reflect on their big election night wins and how they want to serve their villages.
Illinois election results
As ballots are counted and results come in, FOX 32 will continue to update this page with the latest information.
As ballots are counted and results come in, FOX 32 will continue to update this page with the latest information.
Voting begins in several contentious suburban elections
FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down some of the tightly contested suburban races and referenda to watch out for this Election Day.
FOX 32's Paris Schutz breaks down some of the tightly contested suburban races and referenda to watch out for this Election Day.
Orland Park mayoral race: Incumbent Keith Pekau vs. Trustee Jim Dodge
Voters all across Chicago's suburbs head to the polls on Tuesday to vote in several key races. One of the more contentious races is in the south suburb of Orland Park, where a two-term incumbent is facing a heated challenge.
Voters all across Chicago's suburbs head to the polls on Tuesday to vote in several key races. One of the more contentious races is in the south suburb of Orland Park, where a two-term incumbent is facing a heated challenge.
'Keep Frankfort, Frankfort': Development debate takes center stage in suburban mayoral race
Frankfort?s next mayor will be decided Tuesday.
Frankfort?s next mayor will be decided Tuesday.
Voters in Illinois to decide on key referenda on April 1
Voters across multiple Illinois counties will head to the polls on April 1 to cast their ballots on important referenda that could affect everything from tax policies to local government structures and public services.
Voters across multiple Illinois counties will head to the polls on April 1 to cast their ballots on important referenda that could affect everything from tax policies to local government structures and public services.
Will County elections: Who's running for village president?
Residents in Will County will cast their votes to elect new village presidents on April 1.
Residents in Will County will cast their votes to elect new village presidents on April 1.
Development debate takes center stage in Frankfort mayoral race
Frankfort’s next mayor will be decided Tuesday. Here’s what’s at stake in the election.
Frankfort’s next mayor will be decided Tuesday. Here’s what’s at stake in the election.
Illinois lawmaker sounds alarm on cuts to colleges, universities
A state lawmaker is sounding the alarm on cuts to colleges and universities across Illinois.
A state lawmaker is sounding the alarm on cuts to colleges and universities across Illinois.
Orland Park mayoral candidates differ on handling of ceasefire resolution, public safety
Voters all across Chicago's suburbs head to the polls on Tuesday to vote in several key races.
Voters all across Chicago's suburbs head to the polls on Tuesday to vote in several key races.
CPS, teachers union reach tentative deal as lawmaker floats state takeover
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached a tentative contract agreement after several months of negotiations.
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union have reached a tentative contract agreement after several months of negotiations.
Paris on Politics: Suburban elections
The political fallout from Signal-gate. Plus, Richard Roeper on his Sun-Times retirement.
The political fallout from Signal-gate. Plus, Richard Roeper on his Sun-Times retirement.
Feds want Michael Madigan to forfeit millions following bribery, fraud convictions
Feds are coming for Michael Madigan’s money. Prosecutors say the convicted former speaker should forfeit over $3.1 million.
Feds are coming for Michael Madigan’s money. Prosecutors say the convicted former speaker should forfeit over $3.1 million.
Democratic push to unseat Aurora Mayor Irvin grows amid development and debt concerns
The Illinois Democratic Party has poured significant funds into the Aurora mayoral race, aiming to unseat Republican Mayor Richard Irvin.
The Illinois Democratic Party has poured significant funds into the Aurora mayoral race, aiming to unseat Republican Mayor Richard Irvin.
Illinois lawmakers slam Trump admin officials for group chat leak
Illinois members of Congress slammed Trump administration officials involved in the leak of plans for a military attack in Yemen to a journalist.
Illinois members of Congress slammed Trump administration officials involved in the leak of plans for a military attack in Yemen to a journalist.
Chicago mayor called on to negotiate new $175M budget hole
City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago?s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.
City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago?s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.
Trump's nominee to head the Social Security Administration questioned
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., directed President Donald Trump's nominee for Social Security administrator, Frank Bisignano, to halt Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its cost-cutting measures during Bisignano's confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., directed President Donald Trump's nominee for Social Security administrator, Frank Bisignano, to halt Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its cost-cutting measures during Bisignano's confirmation hearing on Tuesday.