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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...

The flag flies at half-staff for the late President Jimmy Carter at the White House, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Carter, who was 100 years old, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Ga. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Why are US flags being flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day?

By Meg Kinnard

January 3, 2025 at 7:49 p.m.

The U.S. flag code lays out parameters for lowering the U.S. flag to half-staff, including...

FILE – Election workers process ballots for the 2024 General Election, Nov. 5, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Nearly 200 absentee ballots went uncounted in Wisconsin and officials want to know why

By Todd Richmond

January 2, 2025 at 2:27 p.m.

Nearly 200 absentee ballots somehow went uncounted in Wisconsin’s liberal capital after the Nov. 5...

Pastor and community activist Emma Lozano helps lead a virtual service online from the empty sanctuary at Lincoln Methodist Church in Pilsen on Dec. 29, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago church stops hosting in-person Spanish services amid fears of mass deportations from Trump administration

By Laura Rodríguez Presa

January 2, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Lincoln Methodist Church moved its Spanish services online after the threats of mass deportations from...

Elon Musk arrives before President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Tech titans trying to engage Trump through Mar-a-Lago trips

By Bloomberg News

December 31, 2024 at 1:17 p.m.

A steady stream of some of the biggest names in technology — Meta Platforms Inc.’s...

Former candidate for Thornton Township Supervisor Sidney Moore accepts the township electoral board's decision to remove his name from the ballot Dec. 30, 2024. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Thornton Township 2025 ballot set by electoral board, court challenges remain

By Olivia Stevens

December 31, 2024 at 3:06 p.m.

With the Thornton Township Hall in South Holland closed due to a board standoff, ballot...

Chicago Board of Education board member Olga Bautista, left, and President Sean B. Harden speak with reporters outside the Chicago Teachers Union Center after a teachers contract negotiation meeting on Dec. 23, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Who’s the boss? Chicago School Board members attend teachers contract negotiations

By Nell Salzman

December 24, 2024 at 3:42 p.m.

Chicago school board members attended ongoing negotiations Monday with the Chicago Teachers Union for the...

Dixmoor Village Hall. (Samantha Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

Dixmoor Mayor Fitzgerald Roberts faces potential challenge from former trustee in April, pending petition review

By Samantha Moilanen

December 22, 2024 at 5:10 a.m.

Dixmoor Mayor Fitzgerald Roberts may face former Trustee Cyntha Mossuto in April, pending a petition...

La Grange Area League of Women Voters volunteer Jan Goldberg registers a sstudent to vote March 5, 2015 at Lyons Township High School in La Grange prior to local elections. Goldberg was among those on hand earlier in Dec. to celebrate the chapter's 100th anniversary. (Jane Michaels/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Area League of Women Voters celebrate century of participation

By Hank Beckman

December 20, 2024 at 5:08 a.m.

The La Grange Area Chapter of the League of Voters celebrated its 100th year of...

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

Homer Glen Village Board race finalized with 9 candidates for 3 trustee positions

By Michelle Mullins

December 18, 2024 at 10:11 a.m.

Craig Carlson withdrew objections to Homer Glen candidates Ruben L. Pazmino, Kevin Koukol, John Hayes,...

Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard watches Dec. 17, 2024, as the township Electoral Board deliberates on an objection brought against candidate Nate Fields for supervisor in 2025. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

3 candidates for Thornton Township supervisor knocked off 2025 ballot

By Olivia Stevens

December 17, 2024 at 3:44 p.m.

Thornton Township supervisor independent candidates Stafford Owens, Nate Fields and Sidney Moore were disqualified by...