Kurt Summers Won't Run For Governor, Backs J.B. Pritzker
Chicago City Treasurer Kurt Summers has decided not to run for governor, and is throwing his support behind fellow Democrat J.B. Pritzker.
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Chicago City Treasurer Kurt Summers has decided not to run for governor, and is throwing his support behind fellow Democrat J.B. Pritzker.
Dozens of women descended on Springfield on Tuesday to protest Gov. Rauner's flip-flopped position on abortion.
Chicago leaders, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel, have been defiant that the city will not act as immigration agents for the federal government.
Hundreds of activists marched on the Illinois State Capitol on Tuesday, declaring women do not have equality in the U.S.
On a panel that mostly consisted of college students and graduates, Kenwood Academy senior Ayanna Watkins was the only high school student.
An immigration lawyer has advice for undocumented immigrants who plan to pick up someone at the airport... don't.
The forum was former President Barack Obama's first public event and first public visit to Chicago since leaving the office in January.
A West Side democrat wants to tap targeted state funds to help the Chicago Public Schools stay open through the end of the school year.
Former President Barack Obama returned to Chicago Sunday, marking his first public trip back to the city since leaving the White House.
So far, there are six announced Democrats vying to try to unseat Gov. Bruce Rauner, and among them, they've raised $61 million.
Gov. Bruce Rauner defended his threat to veto legislation that would allow Medicaid and state health insurance coverage of abortions.
In an unusually swift decision, three judges with the 7th Circuit turned down the governor's appeal three days after hearing arguments.
The United States Attorney's Office announced Wednesday a settlement with the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners to ensure accessibility of polling sites to persons with disabilities.
IG Joseph Ferguson said the Chicago Department of Transportation should have an overall plan to address the city's infrastructure needs
The Chicago Board of Education and a group of CPS parents sued the state, seeking to declare its funding systems discriminatory and illegal.
