Politics

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

Lake County Council races shape up with incumbents, newcomers

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 31, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

Two of the Lake County Council’s remaining incumbents are defending their seats on the Lake...

Dan J. Sullivan, a candidate in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race who shares a name with the incumbent seeking reelection, talks in front of a welcome sign near downtown Petersburg, Alaska, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)

Attorneys for Alaska say ‘meritless’ Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots ‘not even possible’

By Nicholas Riccardi

October 31, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

Alaska’s Republican-run state government on Saturday urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed...

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

Over 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens are not on Calif. voter rolls, analysis finds

By Nicholas Riccardi

October 31, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

More than 4 in 10 names flagged as possible noncitizen voters in California by the...

Gov. JB Pritzker, left, and Republican nominee challenger Darren Bailey prepare for their gubernatorial debate at WTTW-Ch. 11 on Oct. 13, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

In lone debate for Illinois governor, Darren Bailey gets testy as JB Pritzker links challenger to Trump

By Rick Pearson

October 13, 2026 at 11:12 p.m.

Republican Darren Bailey repeatedly interrupted Gov. JB Pritzker in their only scheduled debate, while the...

Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg (left) addresses the crowd. Buttigieg was in the area on Tuesday to kick off a canvass launch and rally for Congressman Frank Mrvan and State Senate candidate Scott Houldieson at Andorra Banquets in Schererville. The Rally took place on Oct. 13, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune).

Pete Buttigieg rallies Democrats canvassing for Northwest Indiana candidates

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 14, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.

Pete Buttigieg knows Northwest Indiana Democrats aren’t alone in being angry about the way things...

Jessica Biggs attends a forum for Chicago Board of Education president candidates at Malcolm X College on Oct. 5, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Billionaire donor Michael Sacks gives $150,000 to school board president candidate Jessica Biggs

By Kate Armanini

October 13, 2026 at 7:15 p.m.

Billionaire Democratic donor Michael Sacks donated $150,000 to school board president candidate Jessica Biggs, the largest...

After a City Council fight, coach house construction is now legal in many Chicago wards.

To spur housing growth, Chicago must attack prerogative, outdated zoning: report

By A.D. Quig

October 13, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.

A local think tank is blaming Chicago’s aldermanic tradition of hyperlocal control of what gets...

Sameer Suhail, the former Chicago medical supply company owner who fled to Dubai shortly before being indicted in a massive scheme to defraud Loretto Hospital, walks outside the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago after getting released April 22, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

After report of partying in Dubai with Texas Senate candidate, accused Loretto Hospital fraudsters plead not guilty

By Jason Meisner

October 13, 2026 at 4:36 p.m.

A day after a national news report linked them to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton,...

Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over the City Council meeting at Chicago City Hall on Sept. 29, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson again calls for taxes on big corporations as budget showdown looms

By Jake Sheridan

October 13, 2026 at 4:43 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday again argued large corporations must pay more taxes to help...

FILE – Former President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally, Oct. 24, 2024, in Clarkston, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

Barack Obama to campaign with Ohio Democrats as he expands outreach ahead of Election Day

By Meg Kinnard

October 13, 2026 at 11:12 a.m.

Former President Barack Obama is heading to Ohio to shore up support for Democratic candidates...

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on Oct. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new White House press secretary, makes a very brief appearance before reporters

By Michelle L. Price

October 13, 2026 at 10:52 a.m.

Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, faced reporters for the first time on...

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle speak during a dedication ceremony at the chancery of the U.S. Embassy, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Athens, Greece. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool)

Trump’s ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct

By Matthew Lee

October 13, 2026 at 10:38 a.m.

President Donald Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigned on Tuesday after allegations of improper...

DeMotte real estate agent, project manager face off for Indiana State Senate

By Maya Wilkins

October 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Democrat Kate-Lynn Holley and Republican James "Jay" Starkey, both of DeMotte, are facing off for...