Rev. Jesse Jackson’s career as a civil rights leader and politician took him across the country and around the world, yet he remained close to Illinois.

Here's where the candidates for Illinois' 17th Congressional District seat stand on various issues, and what projects they ...

Months ahead of the midterm elections, Congress could pass legislation that would enact new, strict identification ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was found guilty of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud and sentenced to 7 ½ ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was found guilty of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud and sentenced to 7 ½ ...

Early voting is underway in Central Illinois ahead of the March 17 primary election, with turnout remaining modest so far in ...

The Supreme Court term that began in October was once again dominated by President Trump’s boundary-pushing policies. The ...

American Priorities is targeting 12 progressive races across the country and “spending significantly” on Congressional primaries in North Carolina and Texas.

Schakowsky endorsed Donna Miller, the Cook County commissioner, in the 2nd Congressional District last month. Now, she said, ...

Dozens of municipalities across the Chicago area have referenda and propositions on the ballot in the 2026 Illinois primary, giving voters the opportunity to weigh in on local priorities.

Meta and other AI companies are ramping up their lobbying before politicians figure out how unpopular the data centers are ...

Election Day is March 17. Polling places throughout Illinois are scheduled to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The county where you live may have extended hours. Prospective voters can look up their ...