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...

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., walks to the stage before his announcement for presidency on Monday, June 1, 2015, in Central, S.C. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

By Meg Kinnard

July 14, 2026 at 6:24 a.m.

Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the...

FILE – Residents place their signatures on a petition in support of a ballot initiative to end Missouri’s near-total ban on abortion during Missourians for Constitutionals Freedom kick-off petition drive, Feb. 6, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

Abortion rights are on the ballot in 4 states. Here’s what to know.

By Associated Press

July 13, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

Abortion rights groups have prevailed in most ballot measure votes over the last four years.

Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Sara Rodriguez speaks to supporters, Monday, July 13, 2026, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)

Wisconsin governor candidate says her campaign has far less money than she thought

By Associated Press

July 13, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Sara Rodriguez said Monday that she discovered her campaign has...

Ald. Jason Ervin, 28th, right, talks with Ald. Chris Taliaferro, 29th, on July 13, 2026, during a City Council Finance Committee meeting at Chicago City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget chair comes out against parking meter sale

By Alice Yin

July 13, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

Ald. Jason Ervin became the latest council member to join the naysayers on the proposed...

Dolton District 149 Superintendent Maureen White, left, and School Board President Lolita Crisler-Liggons during a school board meeting in June 2024. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Dolton District 149 pays Superintendent Maureen White $181,000 for early departure from contract

By Olivia Stevens

July 13, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

Dolton Elementary District 149 agreed to pay Superintendent Maureen White nearly $181,000 to end her...

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in flight on Air Force One after landing at U.S. Air Force Base at RAF Mildenhall, in Suffolk, Eastern England, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Judge blasts Trump’s IRS lawsuit as filed for ‘improper purpose,’ recommends attorney discipline

By Alanna Durkin Richer

July 13, 2026 at 12:32 p.m.

President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over his leaked tax returns was...

FILE – A woman walks by posters of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during a solidarity bike ride for Pretti, Jan. 31, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in investigation into protest shooting deaths

By Rebecca Boone

July 13, 2026 at 12:34 p.m.

Minnesota prosecutors announced Monday that they have obtained key evidence in their ongoing investigations into...

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a lunch in the White House Rose Garden, Monday, July 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Regulators issue new guidance on bank lending risk tied to borrowers living illegally in US

By Fatima Hussein

July 13, 2026 at 11:01 a.m.

The newest warning is one of several measures the Trump administration has taken to discourage...

A “Greetings from Chicago” postcard in the Curt Teich Postcard Archives Collection at the Newberry Library in Chicago. (Newberry Library)

Illinois 250: What the state has uniquely contributed to the nation — and the world

By Kori Rumore

July 13, 2026 at 9:15 a.m.

The Tribune is taking a look back at what the Chicago area and the state...

FILE – This photo combination shows Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., left, Jan. 15, 2026, in Washington and Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Nov. 5, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, Abbie Parr, file)

The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states

By Matt Brown

July 13, 2026 at 8:21 a.m.

The increasingly bitter contest will be among the next races where progressive candidates are facing...