Christian Mitchell (A.B. ’08), who previously served as a deputy governor of Illinois and a state legislator, will replace ...

Gerrymandering creates a situation in which a challenge to the incumbents looks hopeless. But it isn’t, and there are other ...

There are many compelling reasons for Gov. JB Pritzker to veto a bill sitting on his desk that would open the door for out-of ...

With two members of the ComEd Four scheduled to be sentenced next week, Illinois Democrats and Republicans differ on the need ...

In a blow to Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and a reflection of divided allegiances, the Cook County Democratic Party failed Friday to endorse Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin ...

Sears, influence from the Murdochs, and more headlines from the midyear campaign finance reports for the 2025 November ...

CHICAGO ( WGN) — Democrats vying for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin’s Senate seat made their pitch to Cook County Democratic leaders on Friday, as the party also backed a new candidate for state ...

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch on Monday gave his endorsement to Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton in her bid for US Senate, highlighting what he said is her compassion and ...

The Cook County Democratic Party Central Committee met for day two of slating and opted for an open primary in the race for U ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has already launched his bid for a third term, but several high-profile Republicans could line up ...

Former Chicago Ald. Howard Brookins (21st) was a late entry Thursday in the field of candidates seeking the Cook County ...