U.S. Rep. Danny Davis easily dispatches challengers
Davis faced two challengers who were considered to be formidable.
Low turnout in Tuesday's primary election could benefit incumbents
A small fraction of eligible voters in Tuesday's election could also have a big effect on local offices and Bring Chicago Home, a key ballot question to raise some real estate transfer taxes.
Crowded race for Illinois' 7th Congressional District
Congressman Danny Davis, who holds the seat, is challenged by several candidates saying the South and West sides need a fresh face.
Family of 1972 Naperville, Illinois murder victim finally has "closure" with suspect dead
The murder of Julie Ann Hanson was a cold case for 49 years, until Barry Lee Whelpley was identified as a suspect. But before he could go to trial, Whelpley was found dead of natural causes in his jail cell.
Four candidates vying to replace Kim Foxx as Cook County State's Attorney
The two Democrats vying to replace Kim Foxx give the outgoing state's attorney vastly different grades.
Will congressional candidate, city treasurer Conyears-Ervin challenge ethics findings?
Will she be fighting back against the findings or accepting them? She would not answer the question during a one-on-one interview.
Illinois effort to keep Trump off ballot is over after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
It was knockout punch for the Colorado decision to remove Trump, on which Illinois was essentially piggybacking.
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia facing challenge from Ald. Raymond Lopez in Democratic primary
The race pits Garcia, one of the most progressive members of Congress, against Lopez, one of the most moderate members of the Chicago City Council.
Candidates make their cases in the Illinois 4th Congressional District race
Incumbent Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is taking on Chicago Ald. Ray Lopez.
Mayor Johnson reacts to judge tossing referendum on tax hike to fight homelessness
Cook County Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Burke ruled the controversial Bring Chicago Home ballot referendum is invalid.
Lawsuit claims coach sexually assaulted little girl in Darien skating complex
The girl's parents said this is their last chance at securing justice for their daughter.
Former Madigan aide sentenced to more than 2 years for lying, obstruction
He was convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice in a federal trial last August.
Man charged in 1972 murder found dead in Will County jail cell
Barry Lee Whelpley was charged with, but never convicted of, killing and sexually assaulting Julie Ann Hanson in Naperville in 1972.
Effort to remove former President Trump from Illinois ballot is allowed to go ahead
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) on Wednesday took the very rare step of calling on one of the Supreme Court justices - Clarence Thomas - to recuse himself from the case.
Activists fighting for permits to protest closer to DNC in Chicago
Activists wanted to set up a protest in Union Park, just a few blocks from the convention, but the city instead allowed them to protest in Grant Park, four miles away.