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Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey attend a gubernatorial debate at the WTTW studios on Oct. 13, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

In lone debate for Illinois governor, Bailey gets testy as Pritzker links challenger to Trump

By Rick Pearson

October 13, 2026 at 11:12 p.m.

Republican Darren Bailey repeatedly interrupted Gov. JB Pritzker in their only scheduled debate, while the...

Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg (left) addresses the crowd. Buttigieg was in the area on Tuesday to kick off a canvass launch and rally for Congressman Frank Mrvan and State Senate candidate Scott Houldieson at Andorra Banquets in Schererville. The Rally took place on Oct. 13, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune).

Pete Buttigieg rallies Democrats canvassing for Northwest Indiana candidates

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 13, 2026 at 10:39 p.m.

Pete Buttigieg knows Northwest Indiana Democrats aren’t alone in being angry about the way things...

Jessica Biggs attends a forum for Chicago Board of Education president candidates at Malcolm X College on Oct. 5, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Billionaire donor Michael Sacks gives $150,000 to school board president candidate Jessica Biggs

By Kate Armanini

October 13, 2026 at 7:15 p.m.

Billionaire Democratic donor Michael Sacks donated $150,000 to school board president candidate Jessica Biggs, the largest...

Kisha McCaskill speaks Jan. 10, 2025, after being named to the Cook County Board. McCaskill is appealing to federal authorities for an airlift to evacuate Trinette Britt-Johnson from Jamaica. (Daily Southtown file photo)

Harvey Park District director named to replace Monica Gordon on Cook County Board

By Mike Nolan

January 11, 2025 at 12:31 a.m.

Harvey Park District executive director Kisha McCaskill was chosen Friday to replace Monica Gordon on...

President Joe Biden listens during a briefing regarding the federal response to the spread of wildfires in the Los Angeles area, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Joe Biden to deliver prime-time farewell to nation on Wednesday from Oval Office

By Zeke Miller

January 10, 2025 at 7:10 p.m.

President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday from the Oval...

The High School District 230 Board passed its annual budget Sept. 19, 2024. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Nine candidates compete for four board seats in Orland Park High School District 230

By Olivia Stevens

January 10, 2025 at 4:13 p.m.

Nine candidates are seeking 5 seats on the Orland Park District 230 Board, overseeing Sandburg,...

Indiana Democratic Party chair Mike Schmuhl, left, and Jim Wieser from the Lake County Democratic Central Committee talk with fellow delegates at an Indiana Democrats’ breakfast, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the Post-Tribune)

Wieser announces he won’t seek reelection as Lake County Dems’ chairman; Repay says he’s running

By Alexandra Kukulka

January 10, 2025 at 12:47 p.m.

Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Jim Wieser has announced he won’t seek reelection as county...

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez at the Daley Center on Dec. 24, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

CPS CEO Pedro Martinez injunction hearing postponed by judge

By Nell Salzman

January 9, 2025 at 4:24 p.m.

A Cook County judge rescheduled Thursday’s hearing regarding the alleged obstruction of Chicago Public Schools...

Electoral Board attorney Michael Carroll advises the Homer Glen Electoral Board during a hearing Dec. 17, 2024. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Will County judge rejects effort to restore Homer Glen candidates to April ballot

By Michelle Mullins

January 8, 2025 at 1:07 p.m.

Will County Judge Ben Braun dismissed an appeal from eight Homer Glen trustee candidates removed...

Judge restores opposition slate in Tinley Park after ‘clearly erroneous’ Electoral Board ruling

By Mike Nolan

January 6, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.

Cook County Judge John Tully Jr. returns Michael Maloney's slate challenging Tinley Park Mayor Michael...

House Chaplain retired Rear Adm. Margaret Kibben offers the opening prayer as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Lake County’s congressional delegation hoping for bipartisanship

By Steve Sadin

January 6, 2025 at 11:45 a.m.

U.S. Reps. Brad Schneider, D-Highland Park, Jan Schakowsky, D-Evanston, Bill Foster, D-Naperville, and Mike Quigley,...

FILE – Vice President Mike Pence returns to the House chamber after midnight, Jan. 7, 2021, to finish the work of the Electoral College after a mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in Washington and disrupted the process. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

No Jan. 6 disruptions are expected as Trump’s win boosts Republicans’ faith in elections — for now

By Nicholas Riccardi

January 5, 2025 at 9:07 a.m.

This year, the only turbulence preceding the quadrennial ratification of the presidential election resulted from...

The mahogany boxes that will hold the electoral votes are on display on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Yuri Gripas)

How Congress will certify Donald Trump’s Electoral College victory on Jan. 6

By Mary Clare Jalonick

January 4, 2025 at 12:28 p.m.

The congressional joint session to count electoral votes on Monday is expected to be much...