Will County District 5 candidates talk solar farms, Des Plaines River bridge By Michelle Mullins October 12, 2026 at 10:49 a.m. Democrats Sherry Williams and Karen Johnson face Republicans Dave Oxley and James “JJ” Balonek in...
Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson face off for District 1 Indiana State Senate seat By Maya Wilkins October 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Two political newcomers, Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson, are both hoping to...
Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans By Jill Colvin October 12, 2026 at 10:07 a.m. Elon Musk, the world’s only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this...
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,...
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...
Speaker Welch pledges to CTU he’ll push for more CPS funding amid scrutiny over handling of harassment claims By Jeremy Gorner July 29, 2026 at 7:16 p.m. It's the latest opportunity the Hillside Democrat has had to court progressive-minded interests as he...
Stephen Colbert wins an anti-censorship award after CBS ends ‘The Late Show’ By Hillel Italie July 29, 2026 at 3:27 p.m. Stephen Colbert, whose 11-year run as host of “The Late Show” was defined in part...
Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one By Scott Bauer July 29, 2026 at 3:20 p.m. Wisconsin voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state’s primary are not...
CPD oversight commissioner calls for more time in superintendent search By Sam Charles July 29, 2026 at 4:53 p.m. One of the city’s police oversight commissioners on Wednesday asked the City Council to extend...
Oak Lawn Polaris flood control basin passes ‘first test’ after Monday’s storms, village officials say By Olivia Stevens July 29, 2026 at 3:16 p.m. Oak Lawn officials celebrated progress on the construction of a stormwater detention basin near Polaris...
Trade union jabs Mayor Brandon Johnson as mayoral petitions circulate By Talia Soglin July 29, 2026 at 4:07 p.m. LiUNA Local 1 accused the Mayor Brandon Johnson-appointed leaders of the departments of Transportation and...
Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order aimed at problem gun sellers By Jake Sheridan July 29, 2026 at 3:06 p.m. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Wednesday meant to prevent the city from...
President Donald Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case By Larry Neumeister July 29, 2026 at 4:03 p.m. President Donald Trump and the Justice Department are asking the Supreme Court to toss an...