Lightfoot campaign raises $1 million in 3 months — and more than half of it is spent

Mayor Lightfoot spent $607,449 of the $1 million she raised during the three-month period ending Sept. 30, and still hasn’t aired any TV or radio commercials to boost her 25% approval rating.

Pritzker, Bailey clash in final debate before Nov. 8

After four months of calling Chicago a “hellhole,” Darren Bailey coined a new nickname Tuesday night during what was likely the final, face-to-face debate between Democrat JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger.

Pritzker and Bailey clash in final debate before Nov. 8
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After four months of calling Chicago a "hellhole," Darren Bailey coined a new nickname Tuesday night during what was likely the final, face-to-face debate between Democrat JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger.

Illinois congresswoman stalling Daylight Saving Time bill
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The fate of a bill that seven in 10 Americans want to see become law is stalled in a committee chaired by local congresswoman Jan Schakowsky.

New survey shows incumbent Democrats ahead by large margins in Illinois
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The new Illinois survey looked at the contests for governor, U.S. senator and attorney general. In all three contests, there were major similarities.

Illinois SAFE-T Act: State leaders, residents debate pros and cons in Naperville

The controversial SAFE-T Act was passed last year in the middle of the night, and signed by Governor JB Pritzker. “No one's opposed to some of these reforms, but the devil is in the details,” said Illinois Judge Liam Brennan.

Barack and Michelle Obama return to Chicago to vote, surprise students

Former President Barack Obama also surprised some Chicago students Monday, joining a panel discussion that included Bulls star Ayo Dosunmu.

Bailey calls new voter opinion survey showing Pritzker up big 'laughable'

The new Illinois survey looked at the contests for governor, U.S. senator and attorney general. In all three contests, there were major similarities.

New survey shows Pritzker, Duckworth, Raoul up big on opponents
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The new Illinois survey looked at the contests for governor, U.S. senator and attorney general. In all three contests, there were major similarities.

Pekau blames increase in crime on Illinois Democrats: 'one-party rule'

"They continue to run these policies like the SAFE-T Act, which prioritize criminals over law-abiding citizens and police," Keith Pekau said.

Illinois student skips senior Homecoming to meet with VP Harris
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A University of Illinois student skipped Homecoming this past weekend, choosing to meet with the Vice President of the United States instead.

Naperville to host meeting about SAFE-T Act at City Hall

If you want to know about the impact of the SAFE-T Act in Naperville, members of its city council are here to help.

Walker denies support for outright abortion ban in only debate for Georgia Senate race

Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker on Friday denied his previous support for an outright national ban on abortion, making the shift in his lone debate against Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.