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...

Artist and activist Liliana Medina distributes original artwork protest signs in the 3100 block of West 26th Street as demonstrators and area residents gather to pray for people killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the past year, on July 15, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Aldermen sign ‘ICE Out’ pledge demanding officials reject money tied to immigration enforcement

By Alice Yin

July 21, 2026 at 4:34 p.m.

A dozen progressive aldermen have signed on to a demand for their colleagues to reject...

Customers shop at Save A Lot’s remodeled West 63rd Street store in West Lawn on April 9, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Save A Lot grocery stores could shutter abruptly this week

By Talia Soglin

July 21, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

Yellow Banana grocery stores — which operate under the banner of discount grocer Save A...

Fireworks burst as Houthi supporters rally against the Saudi-led coalition in Sanaa, Yemen, Monday, July 20, 2026. Placards in Arabic read: “God is great, Death to America, Death to Israel, A curse on the Jews and Victory to Islam” and “boycott American and Israeli goods”. (AP Photo/Osamah Abdulrahman)

US military completes 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy efforts

By Jon Gambrell

July 21, 2026 at 8:42 p.m.

Diplomats sought Tuesday to salvage the collapsed interim deal between Iran and the United States...

Frozen vegetables are on display at Fresh Market Place in Chicago on July 16, 2026. Recent cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, have increased the threat of food insecurity. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Illinois SNAP costs: State wins one-year delay on food aid penalty, but major costs still loom

By Olivia Olander

July 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Illinois will get an extra year, until October 2028, before it must begin sharing the...

Jessica Dixon Heitman, newly appointed state representative, listens as her daughter Sloane, 7, describes a loose tooth in her mouth at their home on July 21, 2026, in Plainfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Democrats pick Jessica Dixon Heitman, late US senator’s granddaughter, to replace ex-state Rep. Harry Benton

By Jeremy Gorner

July 21, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

A granddaughter of late U.S. Senator Alan Dixon, Jessica Dixon Heitman replaces ex-state representative who...

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

Chicago Public Schools leaders say board must pass budget to make September payroll

By Kate Armanini

July 20, 2026 at 7:20 p.m.

The Chicago Teachers Union called on school board members to reject the budget, but CPS...

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, May 28, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois AFL-CIO makes endorsements after putting Democrats on pause

By Rick Pearson

July 20, 2026 at 6:18 p.m.

A month ago, organized labor sent a message to Democrats, citing frustrations with a lack...

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

President Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese

By Josh Boak

July 20, 2026 at 7:49 p.m.

President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada...

Andy Burnham after being confirmed as the Labour Party’s new leader and the country’s next prime minister, during ‘Labour’s Special Conference’ in central London, Friday July 17, 2026. (Henry Nicholls/Pool Photo via AP)

Andy Burnham becomes the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns

By Jill Lawless

July 20, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

Andy Burnham took office Monday as Britain’s new prime minister, promising a 10-year plan to...

Newly appointed U.S. interim Senator, Darline Graham Nordone speaks to members of the press after being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the passing of her brother, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, at the statehouse Monday, July 13, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

By Meg Kinnard

July 20, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

Sen. Darline Graham said Monday she's running for a full term to replace her late...