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Lake County Government Center. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

Petalas challenged by Deane in Lake County Treasurer’s race

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 30, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

Lake County Treasurer John Petalas, who started his career as the Town of Merrillville’s Clerk-Treasurer,...

A sample election ballot is displayed in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Haven Daley)

Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots as criminal probe underway over Senate candidate

By Alanna Durkin Richer

October 30, 2026 at 9:07 p.m.

The top federal prosecutor in Alaska confirmed on Friday the existence of a criminal investigation...

Ballots are inspected the day after California’s primary election at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center, June 3, 2026, in City of Industry, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Appeals court rejects Justice Department request for California to set aside disputed ballots

By Safiyah Riddle

October 30, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Justice Department’s request for California to set...

U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden rides his motorcycle in a Labor Day parade with his grandsons, Teddy and Henry, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Readstown, Wis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Trump ally in Wisconsin sticks close to the president as Democrats push to flip swing district

By Scott Bauer

September 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The way Derrick Van Orden sees it, any Republicans in the U.S. House who distance...

Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., speaks at the Wisconsin Air National Guard facility at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, July 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool)

Wisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing

By Associated Press

September 13, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany says he was returning from the La Crosse County Lincoln Day...

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks with supporters after announcing he will seek a second term at the DuSable Black History Museum in Chicago, Sept. 13, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson declares reelection campaign

By Alice Yin

September 15, 2026 at 7:02 p.m.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday he will seek a second term, ending speculation over...

Vice President JD Vance applauds as President Donald Trump arrives on the stage at the Republican convention Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A closer look at claims during the Republican midterm convention

By Melissa Goldin

September 11, 2026 at 1:14 p.m.

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Republican officials came together for a...

In this photo taken with a smartphone, people opposed to a congressional redistricting plan rally outside the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)

Missouri is poised to revert to former congressional districts after court rejects Trump-backed map

By David A. Lieb

September 10, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a new congressional map backed by President Donald Trump...

Ald. Matt O’Shea, 19th, speaks during a City Council meeting at Chicago City Hall on May 20, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Ald. Matt O’Shea becomes third council member to not seek reelection in 2027

By Alice Yin

September 10, 2026 at 4:49 p.m.

Veteran Southwest Side Ald. Matt O’Shea announced Thursday he will not run for a fifth...

Surrounded by supporters of One Fair Wage, Ald. Mike Rodriguez, 22nd, speaks following a vote by the Workforce Development Committee to abolish the subminimum wage for tipped workers on Sept. 20, 2023. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Little Village Ald. Mike Rodriguez not running for reelection

By A.D. Quig

September 9, 2026 at 2:49 p.m.

Southwest Side Ald. Mike Rodriguez, a progressive fixture, announced Wednesday he will not seek a...

Roushaunda Williams, a member of UNITE HERE Local 1 representing lunchroom workers, speaks at a press conference outside the headquarters of Chicago Public Schools on Sept. 8, 2026, announcing the launch of their “Lunchroom Pledge” for upcoming school board candidates to sign. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

As contract talks stall, CPS lunch workers unveil pledge for school board candidates

By Kate Armanini

September 8, 2026 at 10:10 p.m.

UNITE Here Local 1’s pledge asks Chicago Board of Education hopefuls to stop eliminating vacant...

Gov. JB Pritzker waves as he kicks off a bus tour for his reelection campaign on Aug. 26, 2026, at Painters District Council #14 in Chicago’s West Loop. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gov. Pritzker launches congressional PAC and rallies Democrats in Texas as GOP holds Dallas convention

By Rick Pearson

September 9, 2026 at 5:18 p.m.

The PAC’s formation is the latest stage of Pritzker's national outreach, as he considers a...

Stephanie Wegner, of Hanover Park, has her yard sign autographed by Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey at the end of a meet-and-greet at Mullen’s Bar & Grill in Norridge on Sept. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Labor Day kicks off Illinois’ fall campaign season with distractions becoming a leading theme

By Rick Pearson

September 7, 2026 at 7:49 a.m.

This year's campaigns for governor and U.S. Senate have been notable for the distractions —...