James Suh, who says Ald. James Gardiner tried to silence him, plans to run for alderman himself
James Suh says Ald. James Gardiner (45th) retaliated against him after getting publicly criticized.
Cook County Assessor blames another county department for homeowners' higher property tax bills
Assessor Fritz Kaegi says if left to his office, the homeowners would not see a hike at all.
Having won reelection, Gov. Pritzker says he's open to working with Republicans
Once the polls closed, took only minutes for Democratic incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker to be called the winner of the 2022 Illinois gubernatorial race.
Illinois Election: Gov. JB Pritzker declares victory in re-election bid against Darren Bailey
"I'm grateful tonight that Illinois continues a long tradition of peaceful and fair elections, and I am so thrilled to spend four more years as your governor," Pritzker said.
Gov. Pritzker campaigns outside Chicago area on last day before election
Voters outside the Chicago and the collar counties may prove crucial for Pritzker.
Election officials work to prevent rumors, false fraud claims in heated political climate
Voters have been casting their midterm ballots in person for the last couple of weeks. But in just the past few days, unsolicited texts to hundreds of voters caused confusion.
Man accused of sending death threat to Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey
Scott Lennox, 21, is charged with felony counts of threatening a public official, telephone harassment, and harassment by electronic communications.
Chicago mass shooting injures 14, including three children
A 3-year-old boy, an 11-year-old girl, and a 13-year-old boy were among those shot.
Cook County Forest Preserve asks people to vote for property tax increase
As CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reported, this is the first time in almost 80 years the Cook County Forest Preserve District is asking voters for more money.
Illinois Supreme Court races could have major impact on abortion, gun rights, other key issues
Illinois is only one of eight states where voters decide who will serve on the state's highest court.
Chicago Board of Education revokes charters for Urban Prep schools in Bronzeville, Englewood
The vote means the Chicago Public Schools will take over control of Urban Prep's campuses in Bronzeville and Englewood.
Brady, Giannoulias outline how they'd improve driver services as Illinois Secretary of State
Jesse White, who was elected to the office in 1998, is retiring.
Fact-checking four claims from JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey at the Illinois governor debate
Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger, Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey, held their second and final debate on Wednesday.
Cook County treasurer calls for change in property tax loophole that costs residents millions
Who is profiting? Companies and people who buy up tax delinquent properties and then basically get their money back, with interest.
Gloves off again as Pritzker, Bailey face off for final gubernatorial debate
A new poll provides a window into what's on the minds of voters – including what issues are important to them.