Republican challenger concedes to Illinois Democrat accused of domestic violence
Newly released vote totals suggest State Sen. Michael Hastings has won a narrow victory over GOP foe Patrick Sheehan.
Newly released vote totals suggest State Sen. Michael Hastings has won a narrow victory over GOP foe Patrick Sheehan.
The Bring Chicago Home ordinance, which advocates want on the ballot for February’s citywide election, aims to fight homelessness.
Homeowners were set to see lower property tax bills, but that doesn’t seem to be in the cards.
Democrats secured control of the U.S. Senate with a win in Nevada. The House is still up in the air.
An Illinois lawmaker says the state needs a single government agency to simplify regulation of the legal cannabis industry.
Smaller and with less of a budget than many city departments, Lightfoot’s new climate office lacks enforcement power most of all, detractors say.
Ahead of the midterms, UChicago’s GenForward survey found young voters were ready to cast ballots. That high turnout stopped a GOP rout.
The primary focus was the steady stream of violent crime that has made riders afraid to return to CTA buses and trains.
To stand out from the crowded field in February’s election, U.S. Rep. Chuy García spoke of his time working with Chicago’s first Black mayor.
Lynn Sweet, Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, analyzes the results of important House races in Illinois.