Gov. JB Pritzker again takes dim view of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s head tax plan By Olivia Olander October 29, 2026 at 1:50 p.m. Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday reiterated his opposition to a per-employee corporate tax in Chicago.
What Arlington Heights-area candidates have to say about Bears stadium proposals By Christopher Placek October 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Most — but not all — candidates for Illinois General Assembly seats in and around...
Donald Trump in Ohio and Barack Obama in Georgia make closing stretch appeals to midterm voters By Will Weissert October 29, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. President Donald Trump’s whirlwind campaign to keep Republicans in control of Congress after next week’s...
Authorities investigate letters with ‘suspicious substances’ sent to congressional, election offices By Lisa Mascaro October 15, 2026 at 5:47 p.m. Federal authorities are investigating letters with “suspicious substances” that have been mailed to congressional and...
ICC approves reduced $82 million Nicor Gas rate increase reached in settlement with attorney general By Robert Channick October 15, 2026 at 5:40 p.m. The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a settlement Thursday between Nicor Gas and Illinois Attorney General...
Gov. JB Pritzker says Illinois housing plan likely waits but Bears stadium and data center bills alive By Olivia Olander October 15, 2026 at 5:21 p.m. Gov. JB Pritzker said his plan to allow multifamily homes on single-family lots probably won’t...
Porter County officials question high-dollar contract for Portage Township Assessor’s Office By Shelley Jones October 15, 2026 at 3:44 p.m. Porter County officials asked the county attorney to investigate a contract between the Portage Township...
Mike Brown, Leslie Dallner competing for Lake County Clerk post By Anna Ortiz October 15, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Incumbent Mike Brown, a Democrat, is being challenged by Leslie Dallner, a Republican, for Lake...
Will County Board rejects solar farm near Monee, approves one near Manhattan while lamenting lack of local control By Michelle Mullins October 15, 2026 at 3:53 p.m. The Will County Board rejects a solar energy project in Green Garden Township and approves...
New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia defends her legal background and short first briefing By Seung Min Kim October 15, 2026 at 3:01 p.m. Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, is defending her legal background and short...
How authorities say a jammed gun and Taco Bell workers prevented a possible mass shooting at an Aurora temple By Steve Zalusky October 15, 2026 at 5:53 p.m. A jammed gun and workers at an Arlington Heights Taco Bell restaurant prevented a potentially...
President Donald Trump says Pentagon won’t livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter after bipartisan backlash By Seung Min Kim October 15, 2026 at 9:56 a.m. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Pentagon will no longer livestream the firing squad...
With anger spreading over Iran war, Democrats hope to flip Republican seats with veterans’ help By Nicholas Riccardi October 15, 2026 at 8:51 a.m. Democrats are counting on an unpopular war with Iran and upheaval in the armed forces...