Politics

Crane, Williams make pitches to become next Lake County sheriff

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Voters will choose between Republican David Crane and Democrat Jerry Williams during the Nov. 3...

Debbie Lewis, right, early in-person voting intaker, hands Eddie Johnson, left, his ballot, in Cleveland, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Many GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump’s midterm proposals

By Gary Fields

October 12, 2026 at 7:14 a.m.

President Donald Trump has pushed Congress to pass a proof-of-citizenship law, signed an executive order...

The Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, Ill., on May 6, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Attorney and former Robbins police chief compete to represent 36th District in Illinois House

By Olivia Stevens

October 12, 2026 at 5:14 a.m.

Republican state Rep. Rick Ryan faces challenge from Democrat David Sheppard, a former Robbins police...

Orland Township Supervisor Paul O'Grady speaks to supporters Dec. 3, 2024, during a township caucus at Orland Chateau banquet hall in Orland Park. (Daily Southtown staff)

Orland Township among defendants in First Amendment lawsuit brought by Supervisor Paul O’Grady

By Olivia Stevens

August 3, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

Orland Township Supervisor Paul O'Grady claims political rivals violated his First Amendment rights during a...

United Airlines and American Airlines jets taxi to their gates at O'Hare International Airport on April 14, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth question FAA flight caps at O’Hare

By Talia Soglin

July 31, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

Illinois U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are pushing back on the federal government’s...

Palestinians salvage their belongings from the rubble of a building and tents destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)

President Donald Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain

By Jonathan J. Cooper

July 31, 2026 at 8:34 a.m.

President Donald Trump said Thursday that a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm...

A “Fall Risk” alert bracelet marks the walker of Anna Fischbein as she speaks about the loss of a beloved Haitian home health care worker whose Temporary Protected Status expired this week, during an interview in her apartment, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell).

Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and the seniors who rely on them

By Gisela Salomon

July 31, 2026 at 8:32 a.m.

As the Trump administration unwinds years of protections for hundreds of thousands of people from...

FILE – A display shows $110.04 for gasoline on a fuel pump at a Mobil gas station on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher

By Cathy Bussewitz

July 31, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

American oil and gas giants raked in massive spring profits while fighting between Iran and...

President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters during a meeting with the White House task force on the World Cup in the Oval Office on Nov. 17, 2025, in Washington, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and FIFA senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro listen. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Senior FIFA executive says staff was deceived over Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

By Graham Dunbar

July 31, 2026 at 11:54 a.m.

FIFA's chief operating officer said its staff was deceived by President Gianni Infantino's World Cup...

Chicago Teachers Union members and Chicago Public Schools lunchroom workers rally as the Chicago Board of Education hold a meeting about the budget on July 30, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

After divisive debate, Chicago school board passed $9.96 billion budget banking on uncertain state funding

By Kate Armanini

July 31, 2026 at 3:04 p.m.

The Chicago Board of Education approved the district’s $9.96 billion budget that anticipates an additional...

FILE – A sample of a limited release of a commemorative U.S. passport that celebrates America’s 250th birthday and features a picture of President Donald Trump, is photographed, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick, File)

Trump-branded commemorative passports will become available across the US

By Matthew Lee

July 30, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Americans outside the nation’s capital will soon be able to get limited-edition U.S. passports that...

President Donald Trump holds the World Cup trophy as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on during an announcement in the Oval Office on Aug. 22, 2025, in Washington. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP file)

European nations vow World Cup boycott and North American soccer body rejects FIFA’s private equity plan

By Graham Dunbar

July 30, 2026 at 6:09 p.m.

European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to...

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz speaks before Vice President JD Vance at the Wisconsin Air National Guard facility at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool)

The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here’s how it could affect costs.

By Ali Swenson

July 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face steeper monthly costs in...