Politics

A storm-damaged tree lays on the roof of a house on Strieff Road in Glenwood on Aug. 11, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Trump’s FEMA rejects Illinois disaster aid request for August storms

October 8, 2026 at 7:26 p.m.

The denials comes as Trump's administration denied providing federal assistance to Illinois last year, denials Illinois...

A woman attending a Chicago Public Schools’ Black Student Success community discussion jots down ideas while working on a small group activity at Phillips High School on East Pershing Road in Chicago, March 11, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

At long last, Chicago school board puts its committees to work

By Kate Armanini

October 8, 2026 at 5:43 p.m.

Two years later, the Chicago Board of education finally put its three standing committees on...

A supporter holds a sign for Democratic candidate for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa while she speaks during a rally, Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

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...

President Donald Trump walks from Marine One to board Air Force One at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Judge hears arguments without immediately ruling in lawsuit over White House ban on 3 news outlets

By Jocelyn Noveck

September 23, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

The extraordinary showdown between President Donald Trump and media outlets whose coverage he dislikes moves...

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to media after the Chicago City Council meeting Sept. 23, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes Chicago data center moratorium: ‘We can’t wait’

By Jake Sheridan

September 23, 2026 at 6:19 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a data center moratorium ordinance Wednesday aimed at blocking the controversial...

Ed Westrick, 59, adjusts a roof on a small building at his rural home near Commerce, Texas, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Economic frustration tests President Donald Trump’s standing with rural voters, new AP-KFF poll finds

By Ali Swenson

September 23, 2026 at 6:19 a.m.

About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when...

Presidents Cup Executive Director Joie Chitwood III talks about how stands were built to create an exciting atmosphere at the tee box for the first hole at Medinah Country Club. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

After years of preparation for the Presidents Cup, Medinah is ready for its moment

By Eric Peterson

September 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Getting Medinah Country Club ready for the Presidents Cup required both logistical preparation and physical...

Michael Sacks, center, and Mayor Rahm Emanuel attend the launching of the Greater Chatham Initiative on June 29, 2016. (Antonio Perez/ baiduhai)

Democratic megadonor Michael Sacks demands social media videos stop in legal letter

By Jake Sheridan

September 22, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

Billionaire Democratic megadonor Michael Sacks sent a cease and desist letter to a company paying...

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, center, Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, right, and US President Donald Trump at the signing ceremony of a security deal between the U.S., Denmark and Greenland at United Nations headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)

President Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security after prolonged tensions

By Farnoush Amiri

September 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an agreement with Denmark and Greenland aimed at strengthening...

A sign in support of news outlets is seen at the White House press room, Sept. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

‘You should not be here,’ President Trump tells CNN reporter at UN as standoff with media outlets persists

By Jocelyn Noveck

September 22, 2026 at 4:55 p.m.

On a day of high-stakes diplomacy on the global stage, President Donald Trump began his...

Attorney Bill Quinlan near his campaign office in Old Town on Sept. 14, 2026. Quinlan is a candidate for Chicago mayor. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago mayoral candidates running for two offices at once drives a wedge in 2027 race

By Alice Yin

September 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Chicago mayoral candidate William J. Quinlan sued Alexi Giannoulias, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and Cook...

Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge speaks during a Village Board meeting on Sept. 21, 2026. The board discussed adding new automated road enforcement to reduce speeding. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Orland Park considering new speed enforcement cameras, fines for parents in ‘teen takeovers’

By Olivia Stevens

September 22, 2026 at 4:24 p.m.

New traffic enforcement measures may soon come to Orland Park, with village officials on Monday...

Mary Richardson-Lowry, corporation counsel for the city of Chicago, answers questions during a press conference at City Hall, Dec. 15, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

City Hall top lawyer out in latest Mayor Brandon Johnson administration exit

By Jake Sheridan

September 22, 2026 at 5:53 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's corporation counsel is retiring from City Hall, his office announced Tuesday in...