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The Rev. Jesse Jackson comes home to South Carolina, the place that molded the man Chicago knew

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Chicago selected as finalist to host Democratic National Convention

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Voters turn out across Chicago's 50 wards, suburbs ahead of March 17 primary

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Pritzker backs Croke in comptroller race, but does that mean she'll do governor's bidding?

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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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How Chicago has grappled with crime on the CTA over the last 60 years

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Violent attacks surge on CTA as Trump threatens $50 million funding cut over transit crime

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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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Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ staff

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Casinos and Gambling

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

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Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi faces strong challenge from suburban assessor Pat Hynes in bid for 3rd term

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

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Fran Spielman Show

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

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

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

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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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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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