In the nation’s biggest cities, meanwhile, voters will determine the fate of mayors, sheriffs, criminal justice reform, ...

The polls opened at 6 a.m. for Election Day as Chicago voters decide on key races, including the president and the city's ...

A closely-watched congressional race in Western Illinois could tilt the balance of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Chicagoans will vote for an elected school board for the first time.

The funding would expand services and non-police response for behavioral crises, but the CDPH's own budget is set to shrink ...

It’s time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about ...

Rally after rally, he urges his supporters to deliver a victory “too big to rig,” telling them the only way he can lose is if ...

Vice President Kamala Harris criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson for suggesting that Republicans may try to repeal the ...

Regarding “Culture of corruption: Government glut” (Oct. 27), Rick Pearson’s work on this piece was excellent. It no doubt ...

Members of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights say more funding is needed as they worry the city's plan ...

In today’s newsletter, we’re unpacking the breaking news that Chicago’s new Board of Education president, the Rev. Mitchell ...

The president of the Chicago school board resigned Thursday just a week after he was appointed because of social media posts ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced his 2025 budget proposal to the City Council on Wednesday, including a $300 million increase in property taxes.