Politics

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...

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House during an executive order signing about quantum computing, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters

By Ali Swenson

June 22, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool...

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales speaks during a public meeting regarding election scheduling and voting centers at Munster Town Hall on Oct. 8, 2025. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales knocked off ballot at GOP convention

By Alexandra Kukulka

June 22, 2026 at 3:59 p.m.

Indiana's race for Secretary of State became more competitive over the weekend as Republican delegates...

State Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, speaks at a press conference at the St. Charles Police Department in 2025. On Monday, June 22, 2026, Holmes said she will retire from the Illinois Senate at the end of her current term. (Molly Morrow/The Beacon-News)

State Sen. Linda Holmes, an Aurora Democrat, to retire at the end of current term after 20 years

By Molly Morrow

June 22, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

Holmes cited her ongoing battle with Multiple Sclerosis as the reason she plans to retire...

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., asks questions following Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s testimony before the Senate Committee on Finance hearing to examine the President’s proposed budget request for fiscal year 2027, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices

By Michael Casey

June 22, 2026 at 5:59 p.m.

The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to reduce federal regulations...

The Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, executive director of Live Free Illinois, speaks alongside other faith leaders and activists at a press conference at Chicago City Hall on June 22, 2026, to call for a gun violence prevention office. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago faith leaders call for new Department of Gun Violence Prevention

By Jake Sheridan

June 22, 2026 at 6:09 p.m.

A coalition of Chicago faith leaders and activists wants the city to create a new...

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on April 3, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

US Attorney Andrew Boutros drops arson case amid new grand jury gaffes by ‘Broadview Six’ prosecutor

By Jason Meisner

June 22, 2026 at 8:02 p.m.

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros on Monday moved to drop charges in an arson case after...

Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard enters the Richard J. Daley Center for a court appearance on June 6, 2025, in Chicago. (Audrey Richardson/baiduhai)

Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard to receive $1,500 in landlord dispute

By Olivia Stevens

June 22, 2026 at 3:04 p.m.

Genetta Hull filed to evict former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and former Thornton Township employee...

Vice President JD Vance speaks to members of the media after the U.S. and Iran held high-level talks at the Bürgenstock Resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, in Switzerland, Monday, June 22, 2026.

JD Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war

By Josh Boak

June 22, 2026 at 8:08 a.m.

Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in...

Some party labels now attached to Lake, Porter school board races

By Carole Carlson

June 21, 2026 at 4:44 p.m.

In Lake County, 18 of 45 school board candidates took advantage of a new law...

U.S. Vice President JD Vance waits to meet with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict, at the Bürgenstock Resort in Obbuergen, Switzerland, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Nathan Howard/Pool Photo via AP)

JD Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war

By Jamey Keaten

June 22, 2026 at 4:15 p.m.

Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in...