Illinois politics set to enter new era in 2026 midterm elections
Illinois' political deck is getting shuffled in ways never seen before in 2026, with three members of Congress stepping down after each has served nearly 30 years on Capitol Hill.
University of Chicago expert warns war in Iran could be long, protracted conflict
President Trump has said the war with Iran could "take four weeks or less," but one expert who studies these events at the University of Chicago believes it will be a long, protracted conflict.
Preckwinkle vs. Reilly: 2026 Democratic primary for Cook Co. Board President
With 20 days until the primary election, the gloves are off in the race for Cook County Board President, pitting two political heavyweights against each other in the Democratic primary.
Who are some of the Illinois guests who will attend the State of the Union?
From ICE raids in Chicago to the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, several guests at Tuesday night's State of the Union address will have local connections to some of the biggest events of the past year, all as guests of members of Congress.
Gov. JB Pritzker lays out $56 billion spending plan in State of the State address
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was set to deliver his State of the State address Wednesday morning.
How Jesse Jackson's campaigns for White House shaped presidential politics
The late Rev. Jesse Jackson might best be remembered as a longtime civil rights leader, but he also played a pivotal role in presidential politics.
2026 U.S. Senate candidate profile: Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Three House Democrats from Illinois are leading the 2026 race to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin after he steps down at the end of his term.
2026 U.S. Senate candidate profile: Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton
Retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's seat is so attractive that three of Illinois' most well-known elected officials are giving up their current spots in the House of Representatives to run for it.
2026 U.S. Senate candidate profile: Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
CBS News Chicago is taking a closer look at the three top candidates in the 2026 race to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
Illinois lawmakers close to Bears stadium deal in Arlington Heights, sources say
Talks are intensifying between the Chicago Bears, the village of Arlington Heights, and state leaders as the team seeks to build a new stadium, and sources said state lawmakers are close to a deal to keep the Bears in Illinois.
Trusted Chicago judge takes Tuskegee Airman's cash, buys bitcoin for herself
A retired judge who lost her law license for fleecing her Tuskegee Airman uncle used the money she stole to buy bitcoin for herself, court records show.
Illinois state bill would authorize pilot program for self-driving cars in Chicago
Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) has introduced a bill that would authorize autonomous vehicle pilot programs in three counties, including Cook.
Marimar Martinez, shot by Border Patrol in Chicago, to testify on Capitol Hill
A Chicago woman shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent back in the fall testified on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, telling Congress she was targeted simply because she's Latino.
America at 250: How Chicago's rich industrial history helped define a nation
Water, wildlife, and wide-open spaces; the prairie's most valuable assets gave birth to what would become Chicago, and those same factors might be what drives us forward again in the age of artificial intelligence.
Chicago City Council approves ban on most intoxicating hemp-based products
The rules on selling hemp and hemp-derived THC products in Chicago could soon get a lot tougher, after the City Council approved an ordinance banning the sale of most such products.