Politics

Republican David Crane and Democrat Jerry 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...

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...

Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes speaks at a rally Oct. 29, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor

By Scott Bauer

July 30, 2026 at 4:53 p.m.

Mandela Barnes dropped out of Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor on Thursday amid news that...

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita talks at a press conference at DriveCo CDL Learning Center in Gary on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Rokita said his office is launching "a serious lawsuit" against the Merrillville Town Council for expressing opposition to a potential ICE detention center in the town. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Indiana AG suing Merrillville for opposing potential ICE facility

By Maya Wilkins

July 30, 2026 at 4:15 p.m.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has taken further action in a dispute with the Merrillville,...

FILE – Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

President Donald Trump floats pulling Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demands

By Michelle L. Price

July 30, 2026 at 12:59 p.m.

President Donald Trump said Thursday he may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for...

Waukegan alderwoman appears in court on voter-fraud charges

By Steve Sadin

July 30, 2026 at 12:21 p.m.

Sara Avalos, the director of communications for the State’s Attorney’s Office, said Thursday a grand...

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at an event at the General Motors Proving Ground Monday, July 27, 2026, in Milford, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

President Donald Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried.

By Will Weissert

July 30, 2026 at 8:14 a.m.

Tariffs have cost businesses in Michigan and across the country billions of dollars while helping...

Illinois state Rep. Lilian Jiménez answers a question during the State Innovation Exchange (SiX) press conference about a national push for state legislation allowing lawsuits against ICE on July 29, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Illinois lawmakers seek families hurt by courthouse immigration arrests as more states weigh right-to-sue laws

By Olivia Olander

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

Illinois elected officials in the Latino Caucus and allied advocates are seeking to connect families...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse after being sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison and fined $2.5 million during his post-trial sentencing hearing June 13, 2025, in Chicago. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan petitions Supreme Court to hear corruption case

By Tess Kenny

July 30, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

Three months after a federal appeals court upheld the sweeping corruption conviction of Michael Madigan,...

Chicago Public Schools Superintendent and CEO Macquline King attends a Chicago Board of Education meeting July 20, 2026, on the CPS budget proposed for the 2027 fiscal year. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

CPS board weighs budget amendment as district warns of financial risk

By Kate Armanini

July 29, 2026 at 8:58 p.m.

Chicago school board members aligned with the Chicago Teachers Union are weighing a budget amendment...