ZAQS.ORG

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 4:27 PM ET

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics

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

29 minutes ago

Bally's is using battle over video gambling as excuse to slow construction at casino site, aldermen say

1 hour ago

Lights out for a Roscoe Village cafe's outdoor dining — even as others shine on

9 hours ago

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

19 hours ago

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

22 hours ago

Questions remain as Welch discusses Benton harassment case

9 hours ago

Welch's CTU pledge to help CPS sets off alarm bells

6 days ago

House Democrats may need policy change to properly handle complaints

14 days ago

Illinois GOP trails badly in midterm cash

25 days ago

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

22 hours ago

Mayor Johnson wants City Council to pause data center expansion

1 day ago

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

1 day ago

Willie Wilson announces 4th run for Chicago mayor

1 day ago

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

1 day ago

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

2 days ago

Andrew Adams | Illinois Answers Project

2 days ago

Peter Nickeas | Illinois Answers Project

26 days ago

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

4 days ago

CPS moves further from funding adequacy despite getting more state dollars

4 days ago

Darren Bailey's running mate maintains abortion is 'sin against God'

5 days ago

When Shedd Aquarium's first beluga whales came to Chicago

5 days ago

Welch's new working group to address Springfield harassment doesn't go far enough, Rep. Kelly Cassidy says

6 days ago

Suburban backyard rodeos under fire, with steers knocked down, sometimes stripped of their tails

6 days ago

Pritzker asks oil CEOs to return Iran war windfall profits to Illinois consumers: 'You owe it to the people'

6 days ago

Boutros acknowledges 'mistakes' in 'Broadview 6' case but says sanctions, special counsel aren't needed

7 days ago

Mayor Johnson turns up heat on Springfield to deliver $150M in funding built into CPS budget

7 days ago

'More to learn' on Benton harassment case before judging Speaker Chris Welch, Gov. JB Pritzker says

8 days ago

Johnson: 'I'm the stability' Chicago needs after budget director departs

8 days ago

Illinois lawmakers decry prison's 'gut-wrenching,' 'heartbreaking' conditions

8 days ago

Gun case against Chicago anti-violence volunteer a 'travesty,' former Education Secretary Arne Duncan says

7 days ago

Mayor Johnson's budget director Annette Guzman resigns

8 days ago

Chicago comic with da accent mines city's municipal code for laughs in new podcast

7 days ago

After Senate primary loss, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi shifts focus to new PAC — and his political future

8 days ago

Indiana sues Merrillville for opposing potential ICE facility

8 days ago

Joining mayor's race, Giannoulias casts himself as a coalition builder, says Johnson 'has not met the moment'

10 days ago

Federal judge tosses Trump administration lawsuit seeking full access to Illinois voter rolls

10 days ago

Chicago teens riff on 'Love Island,' 'aura' trend to pitch campaigns pushing peers to put down guns

11 days ago

Watchdog's report on Benton raises more questions about Speaker Welch's handling of sexual harassment

11 days ago

New Illinois law aims to rein in social media apps that get kids hooked on scrolling

12 days ago

Cook County Health predicts charity care will soar to highest level in over a decade

12 days ago

Trump administration stops work on Great Lakes Asian carp project near Joliet

12 days ago