Politics

Parking meter signage is displayed in Chicago’s Loop on Sept. 15, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Aldermen put $75 million in parking meter money to pensions, deal Mayor Brandon Johnson budget blow

By Jake Sheridan

November 2, 2026 at 11:50 a.m.

Chicago aldermen voted Monday to require Mayor Brandon Johnson to spend a $75 million parking...

Residents vote at the Chicago Early Voting Supersite on Oct. 19, 2026, in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Illinois midterm elections: What to know about the key races — and where to vote

By baiduhai

November 2, 2026 at 9:04 a.m.

Illinois voters will decide who will replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and whether Gov....

A yard sign stands outside the home of Dan J. Sullivan, a candidate running to unseat Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, R-Alaska, in Petersburg, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Joshua Goodman) Photo taken with smartphone.

In Alaska fishing community, the Dan Sullivan episode takes an ominous turn as FBI comes knocking

By Joshua Goodman

November 2, 2026 at 6:16 a.m.

Dan J. Sullivan's rustic Alaska home stood dark a day after FBI agents visited friends...

People walk past Chicago Public Schools headquarters, July 30, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

2026 Chicago school board races: District 7B

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 7B.

People walk past Chicago Public Schools headquarters on July 30, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

2026 Chicago school board races: District 7A

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 7A.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 4B

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 4B.

Collin Corbett, center, stands next to his wife, Abbey, and speaks with supporters Michael Berthold, left, and Marilynn and Bruce Plaxton during a fundraising event at the Long Story Short Pub on Sept. 30, 2026, in Barrington. Corbett is running for governor as an Independent. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Illinois governor’s race: Collin Corbett, an ex-GOP strategist, hopes to find votes from those in the middle

By Dan Petrella

October 8, 2026 at 11:39 a.m.

Collin Corbett, a former Republican strategist from Palatine, is the first independent on the Illinois...

2026 Chicago school board races: District 4A

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 4A.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 1A

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 1A.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 6B

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 6B.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 3B

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 3B.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 10B

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 10B.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 10A

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 10A.