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U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, left, endorses then-mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson in the Loop on March 6, 2023. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson endorses US Rep. Danny Davis in crowded primary

September 10, 2025 at 4:12 p.m.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson endorsed U.S. Rep. Danny Davis over City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin and three other candidates in the 7th Congressional District Democratic primary.

U.S. Rep. Danny Davis speaks after receiving endorsements and support for his reelection in the 7th Congressional District, from Gov. J.B. Prizker, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and other elected officials and clergy members at Manny’s Cafeteria and Delicatessen in Chicago on March 1, 2024. (Antonio Perez/ baiduhai)

Democratic establishment turns out for US Rep. Danny Davis in primary race

September 10, 2025 at 4:11 p.m.

Chicago’s Democratic establishment came out in force for U.S. Rep. Danny Davis as he heads into the final stretch of a primary campaign for the seat he’s held since 1997.

Illinois Governor and Think Big America founder JB Pritzker speaks during the Nevadans For Reproductive Freedom volunteer campaign kickoff rally at College of Southern Nevada in North Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. (Jeff Scheid/The Nevada Independent)

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is backing abortion rights ballot measures across nation, but little on the horizon in Illinois

March 1, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Illinois Democrats aren't rushing to push for a state constitutional amendment on abortion rights because many think needs are greater elsewhere.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker greets state Rep. Anthony DeLuca as he arrives to deliver his State of the State and budget address before the General Assembly at the Illinois Capitol building on Feb. 21, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget includes almost $900 million in tax hikes — but a break on groceries

February 21, 2024 at 7:47 p.m.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled a $52.7 billion election-year spending plan built on more than $800 million in tax increases that would largely fall on businesses, from large corporations to state-regulated...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias arrives at the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview on Oct. 16, 2023, for the funeral service for 6-year-old Wadea al-Fayoume. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

As corruption trials continue, Illinois lobbyist reform effort pushed in General Assembly

February 19, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Legislation would require statehouse lobbyists to report client compensation and give secretary of state power to boot bad actors.

Elite Striders Drill Team Executive Director Sameia Charity directs members during practice in the group's new space at 306 10th St. on Feb. 8, 2024, in Waukegan. The newly purchased building will be renovated through funds secured from capital projects by state Rep. Rita Mayfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Democrats flexed muscles in passing out pork in Springfield

February 11, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Residents represented by Republicans left wanting as Democrats who enjoy record majorities in General Assembly OK millions for pet projects.

DNC host committee seeks representatives from Chicago’s 77 community areas

January 31, 2024 at 12:35 p.m.

The neighborhood ambassadors will each be responsible for recruiting at least 50 volunteers from their neighborhoods to help with the convention.

Appellate Court Judge Jesse Reyes listens to his introduction during an Illinois Supreme Court Justices Candidates Forum on Jan. 25, 2024, at The Union League Club of Chicago.

Ethnicity, experience take center stage in first faceoff of Illinois Supreme Court candidates

January 26, 2024 at 12:29 p.m.

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Joy Cunningham on Thursday said "race has been injected" into the Democratic primary contest for a seat on the high court by her opponent, state Appellate...

The Illinois Supreme Court in Springfield, on April 18, 2023.

Illinois Supreme Court upholds police and fire pension funds consolidation

January 19, 2024 at 4:25 p.m.

The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday upheld a landmark law that consolidated hundreds of suburban and downstate police and firefighter pension funds. In a unanimous decision, the state's high court...

La representante estatal Tony McCombie, ahora líder republicana de la Cámara, debate en el Capitolio del estado de Illinois el 1 de diciembre de 2022. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

La financiación de los inmigrantes y las elecciones al consejo escolar de Chicago, en la agenda del regreso de los legisladores a Springfield

April 15, 2024 at 3:36 p.m.

La financiación de la actual crisis migratoria y el diseño de la logística de votación para la primera junta escolar electa de Chicago son algunos de los temas urgentes que...

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