Seven to run for Harvey mayor; candidates also file in Dolton, Lynwood and Riverdale By Evy Lewis October 27, 2026 at 3:44 p.m. Seven candidates will run for mayor of Harvey to replace Shirley Drewenski, appointed interim after...
Daniel Elliott, Coumba Kebe want State Treasurer’s office to work for Hoosiers By Michelle L. Quinn October 27, 2026 at 2:46 p.m. Political newcomer and Democrat Coumba Kebe is challenging incumbent Republican Treasurer Daniel Elliott for the...
How President Donald Trump’s ‘little detour’ to Iran became a roadblock in the midterm elections By Thomas Beaumont October 27, 2026 at 8:27 a.m. Republican strategists privately acknowledge that the Iran war is severely damaging the party’s push to...
Chicago schools watchdog said allegations against school board candidate could not be corroborated By Alice Yin October 19, 2026 at 5:11 p.m. The Chicago Public Schools watchdog did not substantiate misconduct allegations against a school board president...
Utility concerns are top of mind in Senate District 4 contest By Doug Ross October 19, 2026 at 2:42 p.m. Porter County Republican Party Chair Nathan Uldricks is hoping to unseat state Sen. Rodney Pol...
Chicago mayoral race kicks off with the traditional hauling of the signatures By Alice Yin October 19, 2026 at 3:07 p.m. Five mayoral candidates showed up on the first day to turn in petitions, earning them...
Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds By Terry Tang October 19, 2026 at 7:48 a.m. Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander adults have become more disillusioned with President Donald...
After deferred prosecution agreement and contested primary, Sen. Emil Jones III faces Republican challenger By Evy Lewis October 19, 2026 at 12:28 p.m. Sen. Emil Jones III will face Republican Brian Skala in his first contested general election...
Chicago mayor poll: Brandon Johnson’s approval at 22% and early excitement for Alexi Giannoulias By Rick Pearson October 19, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. A new poll commissioned by the Mansueto Institute and conducted by NORC finds 53% of...
Republican Frederick Walls challenges incumbent Elgie R. Sims Jr. for 17th District Senate seat By Olivia Stevens October 18, 2026 at 5:23 a.m. Republican Frederick Walls is challenging state Sen. Elgie Sims, a Democrat from Chicago, for the...
Illinois Democrats wrestle with how hard to fight Trump if they retake Congress By Daniel C. Vock October 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton vows to oppose every Trump nominee, while Donna Miller and others...
President Donald Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections By Michelle L. Price October 17, 2026 at 4:01 p.m. President Donald Trump touted his power in his second go around in the White House...
Election security updates shared at La Grange Area League of Women Voters forum By Hank Beckman October 17, 2026 at 5:30 a.m. About 40 residents came out to the La Grange Park Public Library to hear updates...