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...

A woman flashes a victory sign while walking at Tehran’s traditional main bazaar, Iran, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands

By Jon Gambrell

July 17, 2026 at 8:32 a.m.

The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges,...

State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, center, sits in the House chamber as lawmakers discuss bills at the Illinois State Capitol on April 8, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Illinois House Speaker Welch’s office knew of harassment claims against disgraced state Rep. Benton years ago

By Jeremy Gorner

July 17, 2026 at 2:55 p.m.

The revelations from a female lobbyist and an ex-Benton staffer not only shed new light...

FILE – Bethany Gill winds a clock in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court chamber, Dec. 13, 2024, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Marc Levy, File)

America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?

By Deepti Hajela

July 16, 2026 at 9:55 p.m.

The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill that makes the...

President Donald Trump speaks at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., during the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

President Donald Trump uses national address to discuss election integrity

By baiduhai

July 16, 2026 at 8:35 p.m.

President Donald Trump will address the nation Thursday in a televised speech at 8 p.m....

Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey speaks during the public comment portion of a Chicago City Council meeting on May 20, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Republican Darren Bailey treads water in governor’s race as GOP candidates struggle to raise campaign cash

By Dan Petrella

July 16, 2026 at 8:37 p.m.

GOP candidates across Illinois struggle to raise campaign cash as U.S Senate Republican nominee Don...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Budget Director Annette Guzman answer questions from the audience during a town hall, Feb. 3, 2026, at the South Shore Cultural Center. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Layoffs on table due to budget shortfall, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson administration officials say

By A.D. Quig

July 16, 2026 at 6:25 p.m.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget team put city employee layoffs on the table Thursday to...

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, 25th, speaks July 13, 2026, outside a City Council Finance Committee meeting at Chicago City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois elections officer recommends Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez’s name not be on 4th District ballot

By Jake Sheridan

July 16, 2026 at 6:35 p.m.

A hearing officer is recommending the Illinois State Board of Elections block independent candidate Ald....

Victor Henderson stands first in line at the Chicago Board of Elections, May 18, 2026, to submit nominating petitions for Chicago’s fully elected school board. He's a candidate for board president. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago school board race tops $1.9 million in fundraising

By Kate Armanini

July 16, 2026 at 5:22 p.m.

Candidates in Chicago’s historic school board races have collectively raised nearly $2 million, already outpacing...

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, center, speaks with an aide during a markup on the Fiscal Year 2027 spending plan, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House Republicans’ $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle

By Lisa Mascaro

July 16, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

Republicans on the House Budget Committee advanced a $95 billion package Thursday for the Iran...

Mayor Brandon Johnson arrives, July 15, 2026, for a City Council meeting at Chicago City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson bats away low fundraising: ‘My confidence will always remain strong’

By Alice Yin

July 16, 2026 at 7:05 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson ended the second quarter with just $631,309 in his political fund after...