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Former White House chief of staff William Daley in his Chicago Loop office of Argentière Capital in 2017. (Chris Walker/baiduhai)

Bipartisan group launches latest effort to remove partisanship from how Illinois legislative boundaries are drawn

July 30, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

For the third time since 2014, a bipartisan group wants to amend the Illinois Constitution to affect how state legislative boundaries are drawn.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin shakes hands with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch at the Cook County Democratic Party primary slating at the IBEW Local 134 meeting hall on July 18, 2025, in Chicago. The party failed to endorse a candidate for the retiring Durbin’s seat. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Cook County Democrats make no endorsement in US Senate race and snub two-term Assessor Fritz Kaegi

July 19, 2025 at 12:59 p.m.

Cook County Democratic slatemakers also endorsed state Rep. Margaret Croke of Chicago for state comptroller spot being vacated by Susana Mendoza.

Timnetra Burruss, left, and Patrick Hynes, both candidates for Cook County assessor, bump fists during the Cook County Democratic Party primary slating at the IBEW hall on July 17, 2025, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Cook County Democrats hold off endorsement decision for county assessor, don’t back Board of Review incumbent

July 17, 2025 at 6:11 p.m.

The Democratic Party's endorsement carries less heft than in decades past, but still gives lesser-known candidates a leg up for the March 2026 primary.

Major Democratic U.S. Senate contenders are U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly, from left, and Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. (baiduhai photos)

US Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly have the most cash available in Illinois US Senate race

July 16, 2025 at 5:10 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has $21 million in campaign cash for the U.S. Senate race, compared with more than $2 million for U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly and less than $700,000...

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza greets people attending a news conference at Los Comales restaurant in Little Village, July 16, 2025, after announcing that she would not run for re-election in 2026 as the state’s top fiscal officer. Her announcement opens the door for her to challenge Brandon Johnson in what would be her second bid for Chicago mayor. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza won’t run for reelection but ‘not done serving’ as she leaves door open to run for Chicago mayor

July 16, 2025 at 6:18 p.m.

During a sometimes-emotional speech, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza had harsh words for Mayor Brandon Johnson and said she's "definitely not done serving."

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza cheers former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Aug. 19, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Susana Mendoza may bypass reelection as Illinois comptroller for potential Chicago mayoral bid

July 15, 2025 at 7:26 p.m.

Several Democratic sources said Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza has told them she will not run for a fourth term, opening the door for a possible Chicago mayoral bid.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th, listens while U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks Feb. 17, 2025, as Illinois officials gathered in Chicago to oppose federal cuts. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Raja Krishnamoorthi first up on TV in the Illinois US Senate race to succeed Dick Durbin

July 15, 2025 at 3:52 p.m.

Schaumburg congressman facing off against Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly in primary race to succeed retiring Dick Durbin.

DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek in her art-filled office at the DuPage County Administration Building in Wheaton on July 18, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Illinois attorney general investigation of DuPage County clerk a concern for county’s Democratic growth

July 11, 2025 at 9:37 a.m.

Illinois Attorney General special prosecutor investigation rooted in years of internecine battles involving budgetary control in county governance.

Christian Mitchell, Gov. JB Pritzker’s pick for lieutenant governor, on July 1, 2025, in the Loop. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker taps running mate with experience in government and a life story different from his own

July 2, 2025 at 6:11 a.m.

A former lawmaker and deputy governor, Christian Mitchell now oversees civic engagement at the University of Chicago. Current Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton is running for US Senate.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to reporters after announcing his candidacy for a third term on June 26, 2025, at the Grand Crossing Park Field House in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker is running for reelection. Who will he pick as his No. 2?

June 30, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The job of Illinois lieutenant governor will become vacant with the current occupant, Juliana Stratton, running to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

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