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Chicago Sun-Times - Politics

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1 month ago

With PPP fraud case looming, son of Chicago's ex-top cop avoids suspension over chaotic arrest

1 hour ago

Illinois Republicans set state fair sights on Gov. JB Pritzker and 'flat-out crazy' Democrats

1 hour ago

Complaint deemed unfounded against state lawmaker surfaces in downstate legislative race

3 hours ago

Fran Spielman Show

7 months ago

Lobbyist John Kelly, a mayoral candidate, vows to use relationships he's built to save a 'city in decline'

3 hours ago

As Trump pushes sweeping changes to mail voting, here's where things stand in Illinois

14 hours ago

We're on the hunt for Barack Obama's tan suit. Help us find it.

3 days ago

10-year term limit for House speaker, Senate president more than sufficient

3 days ago

Questions remain as Welch discusses Benton harassment case

8 days ago

Atlanta mayor accuses DNC of 'abandoning Black voters' as Atlanta and Chicago lose 2028 convention bids

7 hours ago

ComEd Bribery Trial

7 hours ago

ComEd conspiracy case could go to trial all over again in February

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Welch skips Illinois State Fair, where Democrats focus on Trump instead of harassment scandal

1 day ago

Illinois Tollway OKs first rate hike in nearly 15 years

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NASCAR will not return to Grant Park in 2027

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Lawmakers want chaotic 'mega master' hearings at Chicago's immigration court to end

2 days ago

A 'black book' lists 34 people banned from Illinois casinos. It's rarely updated and likely missing names.

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Gov. JB Pritzker pours $65M into his campaign fund ahead of November elections

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Chicago Teachers Union sues Illinois Policy Institute, citing 'toxic' branding, 'defamatory' audit claims

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Casinos and Gambling

3 days ago

Debt-laden Bally's future in 'substantial doubt' amid video gambling dispute over Chicago casino

3 days ago

Darren Bailey took campaign money from sex offender who's now a pastor, went to service at his church

2 days ago

'Broadview 6' judge has to decide whether to hold prosecutors accountable after exposing misconduct

3 days ago

Amtrak's funding boost paves way for White Sox chairman-in-waiting Justin Ishbia's South Loop vision

6 days ago

As the Chicago mayoral race gets underway, what issue is most important? Here's what you told us

6 days ago

Chicago police traffic stops plunge, again, but Black and Latino drivers still get pulled over far more

6 days ago

Clout, conflicts of interest cloud the work of Illinois' Special Prosecution Unit

6 days ago

Illinois' special prosecutors have strong political ties and little oversight

6 days ago

Ex-assessor's office employee avoids prison after cooperating with feds in bribery probe

7 days ago

Mike Quigley says he's 'willing to risk the job to save the city' if elected mayor

7 days ago

CTA deploying violence interrupters, mental health clinicians on trains this fall

8 days ago

Bally's is using video gambling battle to slow construction at casino site, alderpersons say

7 days ago

Former charter operator Aspira declares bankruptcy, could keep profit from sale of taxpayer-funded building

8 days ago

Potential class-action lawsuit filed against South Deering funeral home for mishandling 56 bodies

9 days ago

Mayor Johnson names as his new CFO a senior director from Fitch Ratings

9 days ago

Mayor Johnson wants City Council to pause data center expansion

9 days ago

Horrific discovery at South Chicago Chapel raises questions about Illinois funeral home oversight

10 days ago

Willie Wilson announces 4th run for Chicago mayor

10 days ago

City treasurer proposes abolishing $57M Catalyst Fund to avert midyear layoffs

10 days ago

Firms linked to 2 men convicted of corruption have gotten campaign business from JB Pritzker and the CTU

10 days ago

Andrew Adams | Illinois Answers Project

10 days ago

Peter Nickeas | Illinois Answers Project

1 month ago

Can would-be buyer afford to take over more Chicago-area hospitals?

12 days ago