Politics

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., takes questions during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

What to know about the search of Democratic US Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home

By Nicholas Riccardi

October 12, 2026 at 5:54 p.m.

What to know about the search of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. home on...

Tower Green in Western Springs will be the backdrop for a Get out the Vote Rally organized by Indivisible West Suburban Chicago from 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 17. (Steve Metsch/Daily Southtown)

Grassroots group holding ‘get out the vote rally’ in Western Springs

By Steve Metsch

October 12, 2026 at 4:57 p.m.

Indivisible West Suburban Chicago will encourage early voting at a rally from 1 to 2...

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, speaks with visitors during a monthly meeting of the Gary Chamber of Commerce on Monday, October 12, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

US Rep. Frank Mrvan highlights work supporting NWI economy at Gary Chamber

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, was the Gary Chamber of Commerce's featured speaker at its...

Daniel Siad. (U.S. Dept. of Justice/TNS)

Epstein model recruiter Daniel Siad, 69, found dead in France

By Brian Niemietz

July 22, 2026 at 6:29 p.m.

Daniel Siad, a French model scout who arranged for models to meet Jeffrey Epstein, has...

Gov. JB Pritzker answers reporters' questions following the announcement that a new company, Zero Point Cryogenics, will be investing in Illinois, during a news conference at the Global Quantum Forum in Chicago, July 22, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker urges Illinois House Speaker Welch to be transparent on Harry Benton harassment allegations

By Jeremy Gorner

July 22, 2026 at 7:07 p.m.

The House Democratic Women's Caucus criticized Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch's handling of the...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a press conference on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool Photo via AP)

US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium

By Michelle L. Price

July 22, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday forged a new agreement that could potentially provide...

Mayor Brandon Johnson watches as votes are cast, July 15, 2026, during a City Council meeting at Chicago City Hall. On Wednesday, the City Council approved a slate of non-binding referendums favored by opponents of the mayor for Chicago voters to consider in next year's citywide election. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Aldermanic opposition rams through referendum questions for 2027 city election ballot

By Alice Yin

July 22, 2026 at 4:46 p.m.

The City Council on Wednesday approved a slate of non-binding referendums favored by opponents of...

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., leaves the chamber as members debate a series of measures including a continuing resolution to fund the government and a spending package for the Iran war, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump’s priorities

By Lisa Mascaro

July 22, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund...

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent detains an individual after exiting his immigration court hearing at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty)

ICE accelerates immigration arrests across US to 1,400 a day

By Alicia A. Caldwell

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

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is ramping up immigration arrests.

Lake County Board of Elections and Registration Director Michelle Fajman, center, and assistant director Jessica Messler, left, search for the voter-verified paper audit trail that contains the ballot selected to be audited. Messler said she is stepping down because her husband is on the November ballot. (Alexandra Kukulka/Post-Tribune)

Lake County’s assistant elections director steps down because husband is on ballot

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 22, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

Lake County Board of Elections and Registration Assistant Director Jessica Messler resigned from her position...

Migrants board a Metra train to Chicago after traveling by bus from El Paso, Texas on April 3, 2024, in Wilmette. Migrants on the bus said the ride took almost 30 hours. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago watchdog finds no big issues with $630 million City Hall spent on migrant crisis

By Alice Yin

July 22, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

An audit of Chicago’s migrant response found no major issues with how City Hall spent...

FILE – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro points to supporters during a campaign rally in the Catia neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, July 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix, File)

June 1 trial date set for Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro in his US drug trafficking case

By Larry Neumeister

July 22, 2026 at 4:47 p.m.

A June 1 trial date was set Wednesday for Nicolás Maduro to face drug trafficking...

Mourners carry the coffins containing additional remains of victims identified through DNA testing during funeral ceremonies in Minab, Iran, Tuesday, July 22, 2026, nearly five months after they were killed in the Feb. 28 strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh School.(Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP)

US military says it’s carrying out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure

By Jon Gambrell

July 22, 2026 at 9:58 p.m.

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that the U.S. will destroy one bridge or power...