Will County sheriff candidates discuss Flock cameras, SAFE-T Act By Michelle Mullins October 9, 2026 at 5:15 a.m. Republican James “Jim” Reilly faces Democrat Patrick Jones for Will County sheriff, and both candidates...
Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years By Kevin Hardy October 8, 2026 at 4:59 p.m. As the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is...
What to know before you vote in Chicago’s elected school board races By Kate Armanini October 8, 2026 at 1:10 p.m. In November, Chicago voters will head to the polls to elect all 21 members of...
Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries are next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment By Scott Bauer August 10, 2026 at 4:08 p.m. Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final...
As Chicago’s mayoral race takes shape, social media influencers step in — including for Brandon Johnson By Jake Sheridan August 10, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Paying for social media posts is a political strategy in campaigns that raises thorny questions...
Barack Obama, Abdul El-Sayed discussed Michigan Senate race in phone call By Tribune News Service August 9, 2026 at 7:18 p.m. Former President Barack Obama and Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed had a conversation on the phone...
Speaker Welch told lawmakers he backed Harry Benton’s reelection to prevent loss of union support By Rick Pearson August 5, 2026 at 7:29 p.m. Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch told some lawmakers last month of his concerns in 2024 that...
Business owner Willie Wilson says he is making fourth mayoral run By Jake Sheridan August 5, 2026 at 5:50 p.m. The South Side businessman famous for giving away free gas said he will stake out...
State police report: Man who jumped fence into JB Pritzker’s backyard didn’t know it was governor’s home By Dan Petrella August 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. State police released 102 pages of heavily redacted records that show a homeless man arrested...
Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: Democrats’ division on display in Michigan Senate race By Mike Catalini August 5, 2026 at 5:56 a.m. The Democratic primary for Michigan's Senate seat hung on a razor's edge early Wednesday.
Wisconsin judge rules that paper absentee ballots violate rights of certain disabled people By Scott Bauer August 4, 2026 at 3:44 p.m. Absentee voting in Wisconsin discriminates against disabled voters, a judge ruled Tuesday, siding with groups...
Progressive Ald. Byron Sigcho-López sues to run as independent in Illinois’ 4th Congressional District race By Jake Sheridan August 3, 2026 at 4:59 p.m. The long-shot lawsuit comes after the Illinois State Board of Elections determined that Ald. Byron...
Indiana state senator Chris Garten announces run for leadership position By Alexandra Kukulka August 3, 2026 at 1:13 p.m. Indiana State Senator Chris Garten will run for president pro tempore of the state senate...