2 experts question Mayor Johnson's tax proposals for 2027 budget
Two Chicago political experts on CBS News Chicago's "The Angle" said the tax proposals in Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget plan are more regressive than the mayor claims.
U.S. Senate race spotlight: Juliana Stratton vs. Don Tracy in Illinois
In less than two weeks, Illinois voters will decide who will replace longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, who is retiring after 30 years in office.
Where does the race for Chicago mayor stand? Analysts weigh in.
How big a hill does Mayor Brandon Johnson have to climb for his re-election campaign? A poll commissioned by the University of Chicago's Mansueto Institute found Johnson's approval rating sits at 22%.
Mayor Johnson to give head tax another shot in 2027 budget proposal
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled his $17.6 billion 2027 budget proposal for the city on Wednesday, relying on a head tax that most aldermen have already rejected.
Stratton, Tracy face off in first and only Illinois U.S. Senate debate
Both candidates are vying for the seat to replace Dick Durbin, who announced his retirement from the position last year after nearly 30 years in the Senate.
2026 Race for Congress: La Shawn Ford vs. Chad Koppie in IL 7th District
A veteran Illinois state lawmaker is hoping to take over Congressman Danny Davis' seat in November's election, and is facing off against a perennial Republican candidate who has described himself as "not electable."
2026 Race for Congress: Melissa Bean vs. Jennifer Davis in 8th District
With U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois) stepping down at the end of his term following a failed bid for the Senate, former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean is looking to return to the seat she once held for six years.
4th District race pits Democrat Patty Garcia vs. Republican Lupe Castillo
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is retiring at the end of his term, and four candidates have lined up to run for his seat in Illinois' 4th Congressional District in the upcoming November election.
State's Attorney says murder of CTA janitor proof that EM system is broken
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen Burke, who has been critical of the county's electronic monitoring system, said the recent murder of a CTA janitor at a Green Line station is the latest example that the system is broken.
Pritzker, Bailey face off in only governor debate as midterm elections near
Gov. JB Pritzker and former Illinois Senator Darren Bailey faced off Tuesday evening with three weeks left before midterm elections.
Candidates for 4th, 8th Illinois congressional districts make cases
Several well-known names among the Illinois delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives are not running for reelection, including U.S. Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García of the 4th Congressional District, and Raja Krishnamoorthi of the 8th.
Emanuel won't decide on potential '28 presidential run until after '26 midterms
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said on Thursday that he won't make a decision on a possible run for president in 2028 until after the upcoming midterm elections.
2026 Race for Congress: Daniel Biss vs. John Elleson in Illinois' 9th District
As longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky prepares to retire, voters in the 9th District will be choosing between Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss and Arlington Heights pastor John Elleson as her successor in Congress.
2026 Race for Congress: Donna Miller vs. Mike Noack in Illinois' 2nd District
The two candidates on the ballot who are running for U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly's seat in the 2nd Congressional District come with two very different approaches.
Alders advance $261 million settlement for 17 wrongful murder convictions
The city of Chicago appears ready to pay out an eye-popping $260.8 million to 17 men framed for murder by notorious former Detective Reynaldo Guevara.