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Ex-strip club owner with ties to reputed mob figures a big campaign donor to Alexi Giannoulias

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More early voting sites open Monday in Chicago, suburbs

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2026 Illinois Primary Elections Voter Guide

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Illinois prisons were ordered to improve health care for inmates. They've spent seven years failing.

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Requiring proof of citizenship to vote has no basis in U.S. Constitution

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Takeaways from Trump's 2026 State of the Union address — no, grocery prices are not lower

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Hawthorne Race Course, a 134-year-old fixture in Chicago area horse racing, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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City's hotel tax would be nation's highest if Council approves plan to rev up tourism

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State Farm car insurance customers could get up to $100 onetime payment per vehicle

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Five Illinois congressional seats, Senate seat open in historic election year

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Highland Park gun control activists keeping score on weapon producers and their business partners

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Chicago's 311 system turns into a 'black hole' for residents' nonemergency complaints

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Fran Spielman Show

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Now a veteran of driverless rides, Rep. Buckner touts three-year test for self-driving vehicles in Illinois

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Chicago Bears property tax incentives advance in Illinois House over city opposition

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Senate race to replace Dick Durbin heats up with 10 Democrats on the ballot

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Two Cook County property tax appeal commissioners face strong challengers in March 17 primary

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Four Democrats battle in March primary to succeed Susana Mendoza as Illinois comptroller

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Blasting masked ICE agents, West Virginia judge cites case involving Chicago cops

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In fiery meeting, Rep. Delia Ramirez issues demands, reminds DHS head Noem of plans to pursue her impeachment

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Waymo takes step toward deploying autonomous vehicles in Chicago

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Mayor Johnson defends choice to lead city's Animal Care and Control, despite conditions at city-run shelter

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Ald. Shirley Drewenski elected acting Harvey mayor

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Trump declares 'golden age' of America as six Illinois Democrats boycott his address — and two walk out

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Crowded field of 15 Democrats jockey to succeed U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky

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Cook County contractor: Pappas abused, bullied executives in profane 'tirades'

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Jesse Jackson family invites 5 presidents, including Trump, to services honoring the civil rights leader

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UIC student attends State of the Union after father's deportation left him raising his sisters

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No matter where Bears end up, Chicago stakes claim for $630 million for Soldier Field overhaul

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Frustrated Illinois congressional candidates call super PAC influence 'buying a seat'

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$1,600 in fines for 4 city sticker violations? City must refund millions for ticket overcharges

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Jackson Jr.'s comeback bid, AIPAC dollars heat up race to replace Robin Kelly

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