Willie Wilson announces he's running for Chicago mayor in 2027
In a CBS News Chicago exclusive, Willie Wilson said he is making another run for mayor in 2027, becoming the 10th candidate to enter the race.
Amid budget team shakeup, Mayor Brandon Johnson insists City Hall is stable
After losing two of his top three financial advisers in the past week, Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday sought to assure Chicago residents "they have stability" headed into what will likely be another tough budget season at City Hall.
Report on investigation into former Rep. Harry Benton unsealed
A report released by the Illinois legislative inspector general's office has Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch in the hot seat over his handling of sexual harassment allegations against former state Rep. Harry Benton.
Former Chicago Inspector General takes focus statewide as top aide to Illinois AG
For years, Deborah Witzburg sounded the loudest alarm when uncovering hundreds of cases of corruption and fraud inside Chicago city government.
Chicago politics: New mayoral candidate, push to delay Snelling's replacement, and more
John Kelly, who lobbied for the Chicago White Sox, Bally's and the United Center, is the latest name to join the list of candidates to become the city's next mayor
Artifacts from Abraham Lincoln's time as Springfield lawyer up for auction
Artifacts can bring history to life, and later this week, a group of items goes up for sale that illuminate part of Abraham Lincoln's life before becoming president, when he was working in Illinois.
Illinois ethics panel votes to unseal report on probe of former Rep. Harry Benton
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission voted on Thursday to publish a report outlining details of the investigation that led to state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Chicago) to resign his post earlier this month.
Illinois ethics panel to decide whether to release probe of former Rep. Harry Benton
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission on Thursday will decide whether to release a report that led to the resignation of state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) over reported allegations of sexual harassment.
CPS holds public hearings on budget proposal after announcing layoffs, furlough days
At the first board meeting on Monday morning, members packed every single speaking slot, with the exception of one.
Poll finds few Chicago voters want Mayor Brandon Johnson to run for re-election
Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce if he'll seek re-election next year, but a new poll reveals he faces a tough road ahead if he does run for another term.
Changes atop Chicago's police, FBI, and Secret Service spark safety concerns
As the heads of the FBI, Douglas DePodesta, and the Chicago Police Department, Larry Snelling, are leaving their post, there is now a new concern about how that could make the city less safe.
Judge takes U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to task over court order
The area's top federal prosecutor, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros, was called before a judge Thursday for violating a secrecy order.
Pritzker signs Illinois artificial intelligence accountability bill
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed legislation aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable.
Douglas DePodesta leaving FBI Chicago
Special Agent-in-Charge Douglas DePodesta, who has led FBI Chicago for the past three years, is leaving his post on July 6.
Aroma Park didn't qualify for FEMA funds after tornadoes, mayor says
CBS News Chicago learned it wasn't White House favoritism or even a rejection by FEMA that led to the decision.