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U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, center, talks with 1st Congressional District candidate Jonathan Jackson during a pro-union rally at Teamsters Local 705 on June 16, 2022.

Bernie Sanders’ latest Chicago visit tries to boost progressive agenda and congressional candidates

June 18, 2022 at 5:31 p.m.

Two-time presidential contender Bernie Sanders revved up a crowd Saturday in Humboldt Park to promote his populist agenda, pitch progressive ideals and endorse two Democratic congressional contenders from Chicago in...

Mayor Richard M. Daley, left, in 2002. Daley left office in 2011 after 22 years.

Former Mayor Richard Daley leaves hospital after ‘neurological event’

June 14, 2022 at 2:25 p.m.

Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley has been released from the hospital and is now at a rehabilitation center after experiencing what his doctor called a "neurological event." Daley, 80,...

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten greets supporters as he arrives to speak at his reelection watch party on Nov. 8, 2022, in Burr Ridge.

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten’s 17-year-old daughter has died

June 15, 2022 at 6:48 p.m.

Suburban U.S. Rep Sean Casten's 17-year-old daughter, Gwen Casten, died Monday morning at the family's Downers Grove home, the congressman's office and Downers Grove police said. "This morning, congressman Casten's...

Richard M. Daley, pictured in 2011 during his last year in office as Chicago mayor, has been hospitalized since Wednesday.

Ex-Mayor Richard Daley expected to spend a 3rd night in the hospital

June 13, 2022 at 8:48 p.m.

Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley was expected to spend Friday night, his third, in the hospital. It appeared unlikely the 80-year-old Daley would be released from Northwestern Memorial Hospital...

President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and Olympian Jackie Joyner Kersee, from left, make a joint appearance on the South Lawn of the White House during an event promoting Chicago's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Former Mayor Richard M. Daley remains in the hospital after undergoing tests

June 9, 2022 at 6:13 p.m.

Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley remained hospitalized late Thursday after being admitted Wednesday. Daley underwent a battery of tests and was resting, said Jacquelyn Heard, spokesperson for the law...

Republican candidates Gary Grasso and Niki Conforti participate in the 6th Congressional District candidate forum
on May 4, 2022, in Countryside.

A bitter and sometimes awkward battle between two incumbent suburban Democrats has them fighting for their political lives

June 5, 2022 at 8:20 a.m.

The 6th Congressional District is shaping up to be Sean Casten and Marie Newman's Thunderdome: Two Democrats in Congress enter, one leaves. As Illinois' only one-on-one face-off between Democratic incumbents,...

Daniel Taylor shows brother David how he is going to decorate his room in their new apartment in Evanston.

Man imprisoned for 2 decades after false murder confession, alleged police cover-up in line for $14.5M settlement from city of Chicago

May 19, 2022 at 3:26 p.m.

A man who spent two decades behind bars for a 1992 double murder that happened while he was in police custody is in line for a $14.25 million settlement from...

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