Interim CPS CEO to be appointed as permanent replacement Monday
The Chicago Board of Education has selected interim CPS CEO Dr. Macquline King to lead Chicago Public Schools permanently, and will vote to appoint her to the position Monday.
Large crowds take over downtown streets in situation alderman calls out of control
Large crowds and lots of flashing police lights filled the Loop Wednesday night.
Human Relations Commissioner resigns amid friction with mayor's office
A week after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired two of his top community safety leaders, another senior staffer is leaving his administration.
Mayor says he wasn't aware of aides' inspector general complaint before firing them
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday said he was not aware of a hostile work environment complaint two of his top aides filed months before he fired them last week.
Iran war could drive up food prices, shipping costs, and more
As the war with Iran continues, gas prices have surged, and it's been a rollercoaster on the stock market, but there are other price swings at play that might be less obvious.
Preckwinkle fends off challenger Reilly in primary for Cook County Board President
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle easily fended off a challenge from longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, with Reilly conceding the race.
1 dead in Aroma Park following destructive EF-3 tornado in Kankakee County
A person was found dead Thursday afternoon in a home in Aroma Park as cleanup and repairs continued after an EF-3 ripped through Kankakee County on Tuesday, leaving major damage.
Tornado outbreak in Illinois and Indiana raises concerns about FEMA disaster assistance
As families work to rebuild their lives after tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area and northwest Indiana on Tuesday, questions over whether the federal government will help out will likely be a focal point down the road.
Democratic Senate candidates engage in last forum; Bobby Rush uses AI to make endorsement
From the final forum featuring candidates looking to replace Dick Durbin to AI being used to endorse a candidate. Here's what's happening before the polls open next week.
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.