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U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García declares his candidacy for Chicago mayor on Nov. 10, 2022, at Navy Pier.

Indicted crypto magnate’s political contributions to Jesús ‘Chuy’ Garcia making waves in mayor’s race

December 23, 2022 at 3:32 p.m.

As disgraced cryptocurrency exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces charges he defrauded investors of billions of dollars, his wide-ranging political campaign contributions to politicians, including Chicago mayoral candidate Jesús "Chuy" Garcia,...

Community organizer Eddie Guillen is challenging incumbent Ald. Silvana Tabares in the 23rd Ward.

Shadow of Michael Madigan looms in fight for 23rd Ward alderman

December 18, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

It's a political tale as old as the Southwest Side bungalow belt, filled with alliances made and broken, and the specter of indicted former House Speaker Michael Madigan hanging over...

Ald. Edward Burke's 14th Ward office in the 2600 block of West 51st Street is closed and the windows covered for an FBI investigation on Nov. 29, 2018.

Facing indictment, Ald. Ed Burke will end his run as the longest-serving City Council member ever, won’t seek reelection

November 28, 2022 at 7:47 p.m.

Ald. Edward Burke will end his run as the longest-serving alderman in Chicago history. Fighting a wide-ranging federal corruption indictment, the alderman who has represented the Southwest Side's 14th Ward...

Angela Clay, who is running for alderman in the North Side 46th Ward, on Nov. 23, 2022, in Chicago. United Working Families has endorsed her.

Progressives looking to expand amid Chicago City Council departures

November 28, 2022 at 2:46 p.m.

As Chicago's City Council stands on the precipice of a major turnover next year, progressive candidates and their organized supporters are looking to make significant inroads and alter the council...

Incoming U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood makes her way through a tunnel to the Capitol on Jan. 2, 2019, in Washington. Underwood would be sworn in the next day to represent Illinois' 14th Congressional District.

With new map drawn to favor them, Democrats win 14 of Illinois’ 17 seats in Congress

February 9, 2024 at 1:09 p.m.

Despite heavy politicking by both parties as Chicago-area races tightened up in the home stretch, Illinois Democrats cleared the bar for success in Tuesday's congressional elections that they set for...

Jonathan Jackson, joined by his wife Marilyn Jackson and father Jesse Jackson, declares victory in the Illinois' 1st Congressional District race at the South Shore Cultural Center on Nov. 8, 2022.

Rep. Sean Casten declares victory against GOP challenger Keith Pekau as Democrats sweep Chicago congressional districts

March 6, 2024 at 11:42 a.m.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten declared victory late Tuesday after fending off Republican challenger Keith Pekau, the mayor of Orland Park, to win a third term in a Chicago-area contest...

President Joe Biden adjust his microphones while speaking at Jones Elementary School on Nov. 5, 2022, in Joliet.

President Biden and GOP House minority leader campaign in Chicago area for congressional candidates as races tighten

November 5, 2022 at 2:01 p.m.

The Chicago area is at the fulcrum of the national midterm election fight this weekend, as local races tighten up. Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy arrived Friday night to...

President Joe Biden waves with Vice President Kamala Harris at the Pennsylvania Democratic Party's annual Independence Dinner in Philadelphia on Oct. 28, 2022.

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris headed to Chicago area to stump for Democrats in closing days of campaign

November 3, 2022 at 11:33 a.m.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will both make appearances in the Chicago area in coming days to try to shore up Democratic congressional candidates' election chances in...

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten talks with voters during a community event on May 22, 2022, in Western Springs.

In campaign that has raised social issues, US Rep. Sean Casten looks to cement power against Keith Pekau

November 1, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

In one of the Chicago area's tightest congressional battles, an incumbent Democrat is looking to solidify his spot in Congress against a south suburban GOP challenger in a race that...

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joins U.S. Rep. Sean Casten at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital for a discussion on reproductive rights on Oct. 21, 2022.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stumps for US Rep. Sean Casten, with focus on reproductive rights

October 23, 2022 at 8:17 a.m.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined U.S. Rep. Sean Casten at a west suburban event Friday to promote the need for protections to reproductive rights as she sought to give the...

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