Trump administration promises US farmers $15 billion in weeks before the midterms By Sarah Raza November 1, 2026 at 6:56 p.m. President Donald Trump’s administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in...
On final campaign weekend, Illinois Democrats rally while top Republicans stay quiet By Rick Pearson November 1, 2026 at 7:03 p.m. Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Juliana Stratton calls a Michigan Democrat’s endorsement of Republican Mike...
Democrat Haley Stevens endorses GOP’s Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race 2 days before election By Joey Cappelletti November 1, 2026 at 12:28 p.m. Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party...
Illinois Senate race: Juliana Stratton, F-bomb ads behind her, leans on primary performance versus Don Tracy By Olivia Olander October 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic Senate nomination with fiery anti-Trump ads and progressive...
Park service could remove more than 500 trees at historic golf course Donald Trump wants to redesign By Matthew Daly October 10, 2026 at 4:16 p.m. The National Park Service has begun a new round of tree-cutting at a historic golf...
Trump strikes deal with Putin to get diesel By Michelle L. Price October 9, 2026 at 6:26 p.m. Trump’s shocking announcement was in stark contrast to a sweeping Russia sanctions law he signed...
Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoes debt issuance rule backed by aldermen By Jake Sheridan October 9, 2026 at 6:06 p.m. Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a veto late Friday to an ordinance passed by aldermen to...
Appointed Democrat Kisha McCaskill faces Republican Richard Nolan in Cook County Board 5th District By Evy Lewis October 9, 2026 at 12:04 p.m. Democrat Kisha McCaskill, appointed last year in Cook County's 5th Dist, faces Republican Richard Nolan...
Will County sheriff candidates discuss Flock cameras, SAFE-T Act By Michelle Mullins October 9, 2026 at 11:19 a.m. Republican James “Jim” Reilly faces Democrat Patrick Jones for Will County sheriff, and both candidates...
Trump’s FEMA rejects Illinois disaster aid request for August storms By Jeremy Gorner October 9, 2026 at 10:57 a.m. The denials comes as Trump's administration denied providing federal assistance to Illinois last year, denials Illinois...
At long last, Chicago school board puts its committees to work By Kate Armanini October 8, 2026 at 5:43 p.m. Two years later, the Chicago Board of education finally put its three standing committees on...
Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years By Kevin Hardy October 8, 2026 at 4:59 p.m. As the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is...
What to know before you vote in Chicago’s elected school board races By Kate Armanini October 8, 2026 at 1:10 p.m. In November, Chicago voters will head to the polls to elect all 21 members of...