Politics

The Will County sheriff's office (Daily Southtown file photo)

Will County sheriff candidates discuss Flock cameras, SAFE-T Act

By Michelle Mullins

October 9, 2026 at 5:15 a.m.

Republican James “Jim” Reilly faces Democrat Patrick Jones for Will County sheriff, and both candidates...

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

By Jeremy Gorner

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...

Gov. JB Pritzker, center, and running mate Christian Mitchell, right, greet people on the lakefront near the Adler Planetarium before kicking off a bus tour for his reelection campaign, Aug. 26, 2026. Pritzker said he now starts every day with a 4-mile walk. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker discloses diabetes diagnosis, 80-pound weight loss on GLP-1 drug

By Jeremy Gorner

September 21, 2026 at 4:37 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker disclosed that he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two years ago...

Park Forest Mayor Joe Woods offers a piece of cake at the village's 75th anniversary kickoff in 2024 with village trustees, from left, Tiffani Graham, Theresa Settles and Erin Slone. (Penny Shnay/Daily Southtown)

Park Forest mayor’s altercation with business owners expected to be election issue

By Jerry Shnay

September 21, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

The firing line was established in Park Forest after Trustee Randall White announced his effort...

FILE – Former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the National Action Network Convention in New York, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis, File)

Kamala Harris launches into the 2026 midterms as her 2028 decision looms

By Bill Barrow

September 21, 2026 at 8:28 a.m.

As Kamala Harris mulls whether to run for president again, she’s throwing herself into the...

FILE – This image, contained in the indictment against former President Donald Trump, shows boxes of records stored in a bathroom and shower in the Lake Room at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. (Justice Department via AP)

Donald Trump’s ‘grand conspiracy’ probe presses on with subpoenas after lead prosecutor’s exit

By Eric Tucker

September 21, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.

Before taking over the sprawling Justice Department investigation into foes of President Donald Trump, Joe...

Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers’ Questions session in Parliament in London, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet President Donald Trump for the first time

By Jill Lawless

September 21, 2026 at 6:10 a.m.

Andy Burnham once said he would refuse to meet Donald Trump. Now Britain’s prime minister...

This combination of photos shows MS NOW White House reporter Akayla Gardne, from left, CNN Senior White House Reporter Betsy Klein and Politico White House reporter Cheyenne Haslett near the White House complex after all were denied entry to the White House and had credentials confiscated following President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photos/Jose Luis Magana)

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue over denied White House access, citing First Amendment

By Jocelyn Noveck

September 21, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico said Monday they’ve notified President Donald Trump’s administration that they’re...

Chicago police officers stand side by side during a memorial roll call on May 6, 2025. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois Supreme Court to hear case that will determine future of Chicago police misconduct process

By Sam Charles

September 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Illinois Supreme Court this week will hear arguments from attorneys for the city of...

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, left, and Gov. JB Pritzker seen in photos from 2019 and 2025, respectively. (José M. Osorio and Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker doesn’t condemn remarks by streamer Hasan Piker while ex-Mayor Rahm Emanuel blasts them

By Jeremy Gorner

September 20, 2026 at 6:56 p.m.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday did not condemn recent statements from progressive streamer Hasan...

A replica of President Trump’s planned “Triumphal Arch” and the United States Capitol are seen at the Great American State Fair on July 3, 2026, in Washington, D.C.. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images North America/TNS)

President Donald Trump suggests his arch will house drones, snipers, ammunition

By Josh Wingrove

September 20, 2026 at 3:22 p.m.

President Donald Trump suggested he would modify plans for a large triumphal arch in the...

People are seen outside a shopping mall as black smoke rises from the area of the Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft’s Moscow oil refinery on the southeastern outskirts of Moscow on June 18, 2026. (-/AFP/Getty Images North America/TNS)

Moscow refinery hit as Russia reports largest drone attack this year

By Tribune News Service

September 20, 2026 at 12:27 p.m.

The Moscow Oil Refinery was hit during drone attacks that were part of the largest...