Politics

The price of a gallon of diesel fuel is shown electronically on a pump at a QuikTrip station Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Greenwood Village, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Trump strikes deal with Putin to get diesel

By Michelle L. Price

October 9, 2026 at 6:26 p.m.

Trump’s shocking announcement was in stark contrast to a sweeping Russia sanctions law he signed...

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at a City Club of Chicago event at Maggiano's Banquets on Sept. 30, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoes debt issuance rule backed by aldermen

By Jake Sheridan

October 9, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a veto late Friday to an ordinance passed by aldermen to...

The Cook County Board of Commissioners meets in the County Board room on Oct. 5, 2023. (Trent Sprague/baiduhai)

Appointed Democrat Kisha McCaskill faces Republican Richard Nolan in Cook County Board 5th District

By Evy Lewis

October 9, 2026 at 12:04 p.m.

Democrat Kisha McCaskill, appointed last year in Cook County's 5th Dist, faces Republican Richard Nolan...

Cook County Health CEO Dr. Erik Mikaitis listens to Raul Garza, CCH board chair, at a budget meeting on Aug. 28, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Federal cuts lead to growing burden on Cook County health system, taxpayers

By A.D. Quig

August 30, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Cook County’s sprawling safety net health system is counting on the county board to fill...

President Donald Trump, left, walks with his grandson Spencer Trump at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Va., Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

President Donald Trump to attend Presidents Cup in Chicago area as tournament’s honorary chairman

By baiduhai

August 29, 2026 at 5:18 p.m.

The Presidents Cup, being held in late September at Medinah Country Club, will feature 24 top...

FILE – Voters cast their ballots during the primary election in Windsor, Conn., Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones, File)

Noncitizen voting claims animate President Trump’s attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges

By Mike Catalini

August 29, 2026 at 1:41 p.m.

Voting by noncitizens is extremely rare and is punishable as a felony that carries the...

President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Seneca Nation calls for reversal of President Trump’s ‘Lake America’ executive order

By Anthony Izaguirre

August 29, 2026 at 9:55 a.m.

Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca on Friday called for the order to be rescinded...

Michael P. McCuskey, then a member of the Illinois State University board of trustees, speaks on April 22, 2014, in Normal. (Zbigniew Bzdak/baiduhai)

Lobbyist says Illinois ethics watchdog breached confidentiality in Harry Benton sexual harassment investigation

By Jeremy Gorner

August 29, 2026 at 4:18 p.m.

Lobbyist part of Harry Benton sexual harassment investigation says in recent letter to Illinois' four...

Election workers sort vote-by-mail ballots at the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Office for the Florida primary election in Doral, Fla., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect

By Lindsay Whitehurst

August 28, 2026 at 9:22 p.m.

The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s decision that blocked an executive order limiting mail...

Jim Montgomery was appointed as director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources by Gov. JB Pritzker. (State of Illinois photo)

Gov. JB Pritzker appoints Jim Montgomery to head Illinois natural resources after Prisoner Review Board stint

By Olivia Olander

August 28, 2026 at 6:02 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s newly appointed IDNR head, Jim Montgomery, previously led the Massachusetts Department of...

President Donald Trump gestures as he walks to board Marine One on the Ellipse, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, near the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

President Trump said he saw a quick end to the Iran war. Six months later he claims he’s in no hurry.

By Associated Press

August 28, 2026 at 8:59 p.m.

President Donald Trump arrives at an awkward moment for his presidency on Friday as the...

Mail-in ballots are ready for processing from the primary election on March 24, 2024, at the Chicago Board of Elections. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Federal judge raises constitutional questions and temporarily blocks Trump-backed mail-in voting rule

By Rick Pearson

August 28, 2026 at 9:30 p.m.

The ruling placed a 14-day hold on USPS from implementing an executive order from President...

The Meta Store in Burlingame, California, is seen on Jan. 7, 2025. The Silicon Valley company Meta agreed to up to $18 billion in penalties as part of a landmark settlement with states over social media addiction claims. (Jason Henry/The New York Times)

Illinois will spend Meta settlement cash on social media harms, AG says, after union pushes education funding

By Olivia Olander

August 28, 2026 at 2:51 p.m.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the majority of the $768 million will go for...