Politics

Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey gives a thumbs-up as he leaves a press conference near McCormick Place on Sept. 4, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Illinois Democrats accuse Darren Bailey of failing to disclose who provides rent-free Chicago apartment

By Dan Petrella

October 6, 2026 at 5:25 p.m.

The Illinois Democratic Party has accused Darren Bailey, the Republican nominee for governor, of violating...

The line was getting longer around noon as voters and election officials go about their business on the first day of early voting at the Lake County Government Center in Crown Point on Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Early voting off to a strong start in Lake, Porter counties

By Maya Wilkins

October 6, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

Lake County voters kicked off election season bright and early Tuesday morning, giving Elections and...

Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk at the Republican convention on Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. Kirk brought her “America: Love it or Leave It” tour to Elgin's Judson University Tuesday. (Julio Cortez/AP)

Erika Kirk draws big crowd for Elgin appearance, some protesters

By Gloria Casas

October 6, 2026 at 5:14 p.m.

Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk brought her tour to Elgin's Judson University and was...

President Donald Trump, from right, and first lady Melania Trump attend a tea with China’s President Xi Jinping, from left, and his wife Peng Liyuan in the Red Room of the White House, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

President Trump disputes his ambassador’s account that he asked China’s president if he wanted to buy US arms

By Ben Finley

September 28, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

President Donald Trump disputed that he asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping if he wanted to...

Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists aboard the flight from Metz, France, to Rome, at the end of his four-day visit to France, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (Alberto Pizzoli/Pool Photo via AP)

Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not ‘fake news’

By Nicole Winfield

September 28, 2026 at 3:40 p.m.

Pope Leo XIV said Monday that concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue are not “fake...

Group files motion in Kane County court appealing electoral board decision on Aurora recall referendum

By Addison Wright

September 28, 2026 at 3:03 p.m.

The referendum question was approved to be placed on the ballot earlier this month by...

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

President Trump announces a new $15B Iowa steel plant and claims it will be the nation’s biggest

By Collin Binkley

September 28, 2026 at 5:10 p.m.

President Trump is announcing a new $15 billion steel plant in Iowa being built with...

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to media at a press conference after a Chicago City Council meeting Sept. 23, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

City Council majority warns Mayor Brandon Johnson against proposing head tax again

By Alice Yin

September 28, 2026 at 11:40 a.m.

A majority of City Council members came out Monday in opposition to Mayor Brandon Johnson...

Postmaster General David Steiner poses for a photograph at the United States Postal Service headquarters, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump’s mail voting crackdown tests Postal Service leader who says he’s ‘not political’

By Steven Sloan

September 28, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.

During a lengthy interview, David Steiner seemed surprised at points by his reception in Washington....

This combination photo shows Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, from left, Rahm Emanuel, Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. (AP Photo)

Democrats keep going to South Carolina to stump for midterm candidates. It’s all about 2028.

By Meg Kinnard

September 28, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

In the next few weeks, five Democrats who are believed to be mulling 2028 campaigns...

Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey laughs while campaigning outside Soldier Field before the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 20, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

In Illinois governor race, Darren Bailey sticks to SAFE-T Act attack despite falling crime numbers

By Jeremy Gorner

September 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The two-time Republican nominee for governor says he doesn't object to the law's effort of...

USA team captain Brandt Snedeker lifts the Presidents Cup trophy after being presented the trophy by President Donald Trump and chief executive officer of the PGA Tour Brian Rolapp after winning the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, Sept. 27, 2026, in Medinah. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: President Donald Trump attends the President’s Cup in Medinah

By Armando L. Sanchez

September 27, 2026 at 6:41 p.m.

President Donald Trump attended the Presidents Cup on Sunday, speaking to a crowd of thousands...

The Obama Presidential Center on June 3, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

More than 175,000 people have visited the Obama Presidential Center since its June opening

By Finnegan Belleau

September 27, 2026 at 3:47 p.m.

There were four known marriage proposals, three bald eagle sightings and about 11,000 “Obama Burgers”...