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...

First responders walk through debris on Thursday, June 11, 2026 after a tornado passed through Merrillville, Ind. (Michael Sneiderwine via AP)

President Donald Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

By Mary Katherine Wildeman

July 16, 2026 at 8:29 a.m.

When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks — or even months — to...

The U.S. Capitol is seen from the Washington Monument, Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

More than half of House Democrats vote to cut aid to Israel in growing split

By Lisa Mascaro

July 15, 2026 at 9:50 p.m.

More than half the House Democrats voted Wednesday to strip $3.3 billion in U.S. aid...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth listens as President Donald Trump meets with Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone

By Konstantin Toropin

July 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program...

Vice President JD Vance speaks about efforts to combat fraud during an event at the Wisconsin Air National Guard facility at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool)

Vice President JD Vance says Trump administration ‘screwed up’ communications around Epstein files

By Seung Min Kim

July 15, 2026 at 5:25 p.m.

Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration “absolutely” mishandled the communications surrounding the Jeffrey...

Lake County Government Center. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

Lake County Commissioners issue support for BP workers

By Alexandra Kukulka

July 15, 2026 at 4:03 p.m.

Echoing a move by the Lake County Council a day earlier, the Lake County Board...

A person walks past Chicago Public Schools headquarters in the city's Loop neighborhood on May 28, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Chicago Public Schools plans to lay off 760 teachers as officials look to close massive deficit

By Kate Armanini

July 16, 2026 at 11:03 a.m.

Chicago Public School leaders said they plan to lay off 761 teachers and 801 teaching...

The 22,000-seat Chicago Fire soccer stadium under construction at the north end of The 78 in Chicago's South Loop is seen on May 12, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Plan to spend $425 million in taxpayer money at Chicago Fire stadium site wins City Council approval

By Jake Sheridan

July 15, 2026 at 7:33 p.m.

Aldermen approved a plan Wednesday to spend $425 million in taxpayer money to spark development...

Pavlyn Jankov, Chicago Teachers Union's research director, speaks outside the County Building on July 14, 2026, as the CTU calls for the Cook County Board to open up an interest-free loan program to Chicago Public Schools and for the treasurer to release still-owed money on the eve of the launch of CPS' 2027 budget. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Cook County will ‘explore’ making Chicago Public Schools eligible for late property tax loan

By A.D. Quig

July 15, 2026 at 5:57 p.m.

Cook County is considering whether to include Chicago Public Schools in an interest-free loan program...

Tod Demakos holds a sign protesting a potential data center outside Town Hall along Ridge Road prior to the start of Munster Plan Commission meeting in Munster on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. An overflow crowd showed up to protest a variance for a project at the former Lansing Country Club that would permit data centers. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Munster Plan Commission tables data center-related ordinance

By Maya Wilkins

July 15, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

More than 50 people talked about how an ordinance allowing a data center at Kenmara...

Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, questions Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general and President Donald Trump’s pick to take the job permanently, at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 15, 2026. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

GOP senator singles out former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot during Todd Blanche DOJ hearing

By Alice Yin

July 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was singled out by a Republican senator on Wednesday as...