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.
Chicago alders call on Johnson to negotiate new $175M budget hole
City officials thought they were done balancing the current year?s budget when they cast a vote late last year. Turns out, there?s some more work to do.
City officials thought they were done balancing the current year?s budget when they cast a vote late last year. Turns out, there?s some more work to do.
'A serious mistake': Illinois lawmakers react to Hegseth war plans controversy
Illinois lawmakers are weighing in on the report that Pete Hegseth shared war plans over the Signal app and that a magazine editor was mistakenly included in the chat.
Illinois lawmakers are weighing in on the report that Pete Hegseth shared war plans over the Signal app and that a magazine editor was mistakenly included in the chat.
New Illinois law bans retaliation against nursing home residents
A new bill was recently signed into law that aims to enhance protections for nursing home residents in Illinois.
A new bill was recently signed into law that aims to enhance protections for nursing home residents in Illinois.
Bellwood mayor faces criticism over campaign billboard powered by village electricity
While most municipal election races don't get a lot of attention, you might say the battle for mayor of west suburban Bellwood is turning “electric."
While most municipal election races don't get a lot of attention, you might say the battle for mayor of west suburban Bellwood is turning “electric."
Paris on Politics: Our favorite guests of the year (so far)
We pick our favorite guests of the year so far with comedian Matt Friend hogging the spotlight.
We pick our favorite guests of the year so far with comedian Matt Friend hogging the spotlight.
Illinois doctors, patients rally against Trump-backed Medicaid cuts: 'I'm furious'
Illinois Republicans are facing mounting pressure to break from President Trump and oppose proposed Medicaid cuts that could impact hundreds of thousands of residents.
Illinois Republicans are facing mounting pressure to break from President Trump and oppose proposed Medicaid cuts that could impact hundreds of thousands of residents.
Pritzker, Durbin rip Trump's move to dismantle Education Department: 'What a fool'
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
Pritzker hits the road for 'Standing Up for Illinois' tour
Gov. JB Pritzker started his "Standing Up for Illinois" tour on Wednesday.
Gov. JB Pritzker started his "Standing Up for Illinois" tour on Wednesday.
Bill would nix restriction on Illinois high school athletes competing outside of school
Illinois state lawmakers are considering a bill that would be a game-changer for high school athletes.
Illinois state lawmakers are considering a bill that would be a game-changer for high school athletes.