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Adal Regis, from left, state Sen. Willie Preston, state Sen. Robert Peters, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Yumeka Brown attend a forum for candidates running in the Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District at St. Paul and the Redeemer Episcopal Church in Chicago on Jan. 17, 2026. (Troy Stolt/for the baiduhai)

Crowded Democratic primary emerges in Illinois’ 2nd District race to replace US Rep. Robin Kelly

March 6, 2026 at 10:34 a.m.

In the March 17 Democratic primary for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, a crowded field differs sharply in political style and campaign strategy as they seek to replace U.S. Rep. Robin...

Democratic candidate for the Illinois' 2nd Congressional District, Jesse Jackson Jr., speaks to the baiduhai Editorial Board, Feb. 5, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Jesse Jackson Jr. seeks redemption with Congress comeback following conviction: ‘I own my behavior’

March 1, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

Over a decade after finishing a stint in federal prison for a campaign finance scandal, Jesse Jackson Jr. says he has learned his lesson and wants that old seat back.

People walk past The Pendry Chicago hotel in the Carbide & Carbon Building in the Loop on July 29, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago hotel tax backed by industry to boost tourism advances in City Council

February 27, 2026 at 4:58 p.m.

The new "Tourism Improvement District” backed by hotel, labor and business groups would allow dozens of large Chicago hotels to impose a new 1.5% tax on overnight stays.

The gaming machine room at the Crazy Times Pub and Grill in Machesney Park, March 26, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Video gambling machine legalization in Chicago clears hurdle, state says

February 27, 2026 at 5:46 p.m.

The state of Illinois began accepting applications Thursday afternoon from Chicago restaurants and bars that hope to operate video gambling machines.

A city snowplow is at the ready as intense bursts of lake-effect snow hit downtown Chicago, Jan. 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago’s newest snowplow name ‘Abolish ICE,’ Mayor Brandon Johnson says

February 23, 2026 at 2:18 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced "Abolish ICE" as the winner of a citywide snow plow name contest. He had earlier given it a “full and complete” endorsement.

U.S. Border Patrol agents detain a driver on Cicero Avenue while conducting an immigration operation in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Dec. 16, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Cook County top prosecutor circulates policy outlining process for charging federal immigration agents

February 19, 2026 at 4:55 p.m.

The Cook County state's attorney's office on Thursday released a protocol outlining the steps for filing charges against federal immigration agents, marking the first official policy from the office on...

Empty space remains after the statue of Christopher Columbus was removed by the city for public safety at Arrigo Park, July 24, 2020. (Antonio Perez/ baiduhai)

Mother Cabrini statue to replace Columbus at Arrigo Park, city officials say

February 18, 2026 at 7:18 p.m.

The Italian American nun opened 67 orphanages, schools, hospitals and missionary orders before her 1917 death in Chicago.

Aldermen Scott Waguespack, 32nd, from left, Greg Mitchell, 7th, Bennett Lawson, 44th, and Andre Vasquez, 40th, talk outside of the Chicago City Council chambers on Feb. 18, 2026. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Zoning Committee stalemate continues under Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with other vacancies

February 19, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

Divided by competing personal ambitions and ethnic caucuses once again, the Chicago City Council failed Wednesday to find its next Zoning Committee chair.

Mayor Brandon Johnson greets Hilario Dominguez, of Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, during a City Club of Chicago event at Maggiano's Banquets on Feb. 11, 2026. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Aldermen opposed to Mayor Brandon Johnson on budget announce ‘accountability commission’

February 11, 2026 at 6:28 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's fight with aldermen about the budget continued Wednesday as council members said they are organizing to monitor his execution of the plan.

Budget cuts will mena janitor layoffs at Chicago government buildings.

Union warns janitor layoffs to hit Chicago police and fire stations, other city buildings

February 10, 2026 at 5:39 p.m.

The spending plan Mayor Brandon Johnson and aldermen put together for 2026 includes a a $12 million cut in the facilities budget.

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