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Speaker Chris Welch's office hires law firm to assess Illinois House culture after sexual harassment scandal

22 hours ago

Why is Chicago alderperson the job few want? In February, 11 ward races will be uncontested

1 day ago

Mayor Johnson's chief financial officer abruptly resigns, third CFO to quit in a year

1 day ago

Chicago police rarely seize guns from domestic abusers, despite state law

8 hours ago

Maybe 450,000 Lollapalooza fans trampling Grant Park every year isn't such a good idea

3 days ago

Finding the right fit for the next House speaker

7 days ago

Wait a sec! This isn't the Donald Trump we know

6 days ago

Finalists for Chicago's next top cop are all CPD insiders

1 day ago

Michael Reese developers pitch $10 billion stadium project to lure Bears

2 days ago

Jason Dónes wins tight race for District 3b Chicago School Board seat

2 days ago

'Broadview Six' judge delays potentially explosive hearing featuring top prosecutor's testimony

2 days ago

Illinois House speaker's controversies run deep — and were well-known to other powerbrokers in Illinois

2 days ago

Will the Illinois House elect its first woman speaker? Dems float potential contenders to replace Welch

8 days ago

Fran Spielman Show

10 months ago

State Rep. Kam Buckner says he's the right person to succeed Chris Welch as House speaker

3 days ago

Peoples Gas customers to get bill credits in settlement over surcharges from pipe-replacement program

3 days ago

Lawmakers consider independent oversight of state prisons

3 days ago

Feds question 'Broadview 6' judge's authority as clash over top prosecutor's testimony inches closer

3 days ago

Rep. Nikki Budzinski elected chair of moderate New Dem Coalition, vows Dems will lower costs for Americans

3 days ago

Mayor Johnson's budget needs to go back to drawing board, City Council foes say

3 days ago

Votes for Chicago's first fully elected school board are in. What you need to know about all 21 races.

10 days ago

Mayor Johnson upends gunshot-detection pilot after voters resoundingly back the technology

4 days ago

Class of 2027 Illinois congressional delegation arrives in Washington

5 days ago

Emma Lozano wins District 7a Chicago School Board race

5 days ago

Michilla 'Kyla' Blaise wins West Side District 5b Chicago School Board race

5 days ago

Term limits to be eased in Alsip, potentially benefiting controversial mayor

5 days ago

After Democrats win big in midterms, Chicago supporters rally for 'productive change'

5 days ago

What's your message to Democrats as they prepare to take control of Congress? Here's what you told us

7 days ago

Broadview 6 hearing set to rock Chicago federal courthouse, but DOJ official could intervene

7 days ago

Gov. Pritzker to undergo second medical procedure, pause public duties while recovering

7 days ago

Doggonit! City dog licensing hits an all-time low

7 days ago

Political groups spent $12 million to defeat CTU candidates. One losing race cost $76 per vote.

7 days ago

From Kenwood to Washington, an inside look at Illinois' newest senator, Juliana Stratton

8 days ago

Flock, maker of controversial license plate readers, starts to give campaign cash to local politicians

8 days ago

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch says he'll step down as caucus leader in face of Democratic mutiny

8 days ago

Downtown and Near North Side District 6a Chicago School Board race too close to call

10 days ago

Election officials say coding error affected few precincts, but high voter turnout also led to long lines

8 days ago

Missing Election Day results holding up race calls in two Chicago School Board districts

8 days ago