Politics

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle speak during a dedication ceremony at the chancery of the U.S. Embassy, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Athens, Greece. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool)

White House says Kimberly Guilfoyle, ambassador to Greece, is asked to resign

By Matthew Lee

October 13, 2026 at 9:21 a.m.

Trump appointee Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, has been asked to resign from...

DeMotte real estate agent, project manager face off for Indiana State Senate

By Maya Wilkins

October 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Democrat Kate-Lynn Holley and Republican James "Jay" Starkey, both of DeMotte, are facing off for...

FILE – A diesel fuel tank is seen on a corn and soybean farm, Aug. 26, 2026, in Northfield, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt, File)

Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Vladimir Putin draws criticism from a frustrated Congress

By Lisa Mascaro

October 13, 2026 at 7:08 a.m.

President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Putin has been criticized by both Republicans and Democrats...

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Blue Hill, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Democrat Graham Platner to drop out and convention planned to find his replacement. Here’s what to know about the Maine Senate race.

By Kimberlee Kruesi

July 8, 2026 at 10:06 p.m.

With Democrat Graham Platner announcing that he'll drop out of Maine's U.S. Senate race, here's...

Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim

By Kimberlee Kruesi

July 8, 2026 at 7:34 p.m.

Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in...

Governor Mike Braun speaks with Mitch Frazier, president of IBJ Media, during the Fireside Chat portion of the Innovate Northwest Indiana program held at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana, Wednesday July 8, 2026. This year was the fourth for the program that also featured a panel discussion of local politicians and business leaders. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says Hammond stadium for Chicago Bears is ‘in the red zone’

By Doug Ross

July 8, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discussed his Chicago Bears playbook Wednesday, saying the bid for a...

FILE – E. Jean Carroll arrives at Manhattan federal court, Jan. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

By Michael R. Sisak

July 8, 2026 at 3:24 p.m.

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury...

Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta talks about rising water bills and urges the Illinois Commerce Commission to reject a request by Illinois American Water to raise rates. The village will host a public forum at 7 p.m. July 14 at the Bolingbrook Community Center, 201 Canterbury Lane. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Bolingbrook, Homer Glen mayors urge residents to fight Illinois American Water rate hike

By Michelle Mullins

July 8, 2026 at 4:43 p.m.

Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta and Homer Glen Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike urge residents to attend ICC...

FILE – Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan leaves the federal courthouse after a hearing in Milwaukee on May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of Mexican immigrant

By Scott Bauer

July 8, 2026 at 12:38 p.m.

Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan was spared from prison Wednesday for ushering a Mexican defendant...

Ald. Marty Quinn, 13th, left, speaks to Finance Chair Pat Dowell before a Finance Committee meeting in Chicago City Council chambers on Feb. 11, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Ald. Marty Quinn won’t run for reelection, in first City Council retirement of this cycle

By Alice Yin

July 8, 2026 at 5:07 p.m.

The political lieutenant of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has opposed Mayor Brandon Johnson...

State Rep. Carol Ammons speaks among supporters, Feb. 17, 2026, about the Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Formula at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Democratic state Rep. Carol Ammons and Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons indicted on fraud and obstruction charges

By Olivia Olander

July 8, 2026 at 6:12 p.m.

A federal grand jury indicted Democratic state Rep. Carol Ammons of Urbana on wire fraud...

A group of people stands in shallow water as a cargo ship appears anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

US launches new airstrikes on Iran, with Tehran firing back at 3 Gulf Arab states

By Jon Gambrell

July 8, 2026 at 9:27 p.m.

The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President...

Trump blasts NATO for rejecting his efforts to claim Greenland as leaders hold a summit in Turkey

By Seung Min Kim

July 8, 2026 at 7:48 a.m.

U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at his NATO partners at a summit in Turkey...