Many GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump’s midterm proposals By Gary Fields October 12, 2026 at 7:14 a.m. President Donald Trump has pushed Congress to pass a proof-of-citizenship law, signed an executive order...
Five candidates vying for open Indiana Secretary of State seat By Anna Ortiz October 11, 2026 at 12:46 p.m. Candidates are describing this year’s secretary of state race as pivotal, with five individuals campaigning...
Democrats challenge two Republican leaders in Will County District 4 race By Michelle Mullins October 11, 2026 at 7:15 a.m. Incumbent Republicans Jim Richmond and Steve Balich face Democrats Sheri Boniecki-Cooling and William Pratt in...
Former US Rep. Melissa Bean launches streaming ad buy in race for 8th Congressional District By Robert McCoppin January 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Former three-term Democratic congresswoman Melissa Bean says in the campaign commercial that Democrats need to...
Illinois Democrats criticize Trump administration’s actions in Venezuela and look to block further engagement By A.D. Quig January 5, 2026 at 5:52 p.m. U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi seeks bill blocking U.S. military funds for Venezuela while U.S. Sen....
Here’s what we learned from top Cook County candidates’ tax returns and ethics filings By A.D. Quig January 5, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The Tribune requested the past four years of tax returns from the Democratic candidates for...
As federal health tax credits end, Chicago-area leaders warn about costs to Cook County and Illinois hospitals By A.D. Quig December 31, 2025 at 5:24 p.m. Affordable Care Act tax credits are set to expire on Jan. 1, 2026. Cook County...
9th Congressional District candidate Bruce Leon dropping out of Democratic primary after AIPAC pressure By Olivia Olander February 5, 2026 at 12:20 p.m. Orthodox Jewish Democratic candidate said the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, pressured him...
After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about President Donald Trump interfering in the midterms By Nicholas Riccardi December 30, 2025 at 9:09 a.m. President Donald Trump, whose loss of the House halfway through his first term led to...
Illinois House candidate for Lincoln Park area fueled by family hotel chain that drew scrutiny in lawsuit By Olivia Olander December 29, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. As he runs for an open Illinois House seat representing part of Chicago’s North Side,...
Illinois Democratic Senate primary race has started slow. But contrasts emerge in bid to replace Dick Durbin. By Rick Pearson December 26, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has struggled to break through a...
Board of Review hopeful alleges incumbent offered her a job to withdraw By A.D. Quig December 23, 2025 at 3:46 p.m. Samantha Steele’s opponent in the race for the Cook County Board of Review has alleged...
Cook County property tax troubles trigger school district losses, reform demands By A.D. Quig December 22, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Cook County suburban school districts are begging to receive their share of property tax revenues...