Illinois election: Democrats to keep majority on state's Supreme Court
Lake County Judge Elizabeth Rochford, a Democrat, declared victory in the Second District race against former Republican Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran.
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.
Illinois Attorney General Raoul declares victory over Republican challenger DeVore
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is facing off against a familiar opponent in Republican Thomas DeVore; though one he's gone up against before only in the courtroom, not at the ballot box.
Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia to launch campaign for mayor on Thursday
It would be Garcia's second bid for mayor, after forcing former Mayor Rahm Emanuel into a runoff in 2015, but losing 56% to 44%.
City Council passes Mayor Lori Lightfoot's $16.4 billion budget plan for 2023
As she prepares to run for re-election next year, Lightfoot did not seek an increase in property taxes in her 2023 budget plan.
Lightfoot's 2023 budget plan advances, set for full City Council vote next week
For the first time since taking office, Lightfoot is not asking for a property tax increase to help balance the budget.
Proposal to reduce some parking fines in Chicago draws ire from alderpersons ahead of budget vote
City attorneys said a recent Appellate Court ruling determined state law limits penalties for various parking offenses to $250, after the city had been imposing penalties of up to $500.
Lightfoot proposes annual pay raises for Chicago mayor, starting in 2024
Annual pay hikes for the mayor, city clerk, and city treasurer would be linked to the rate of inflation, and capped at 5% per year.
Family sues over Will County police shooting that left man, grandfather dead
Deputies shot both 21-year-old Jabbar Muhammad and his 70-year-old grandfather, Eldred Wells Sr., on Nov. 6, 2021, at their home in Joliet Township while responding to a domestic disturbance call.
R. Kelly's former business manager wants feds to pay his legal bill following acquittal
A jury found Derrel McDavid not guilty of charges accusing him of conspiring with Kelly to rig the singer's 2008 child pornography trial, at which Kelly was acquitted.
Former Speaker Mike Madigan faces new charge, after AT&T agrees to $23 million fine for corruption scheme
Former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza also has been indicted for his role in the conspiracy.
Chicago man and father plead guilty to misdemeanor charges in U.S. Capitol riot
Matthew Bokoski and his father, Bradley Bokoski, of Utah, both face up to six months in prison, up to five years of probation, and a fine of up to $5,000.
Family of teen slammed by police officer at Rockford school files civil rights lawsuit
"Not only should this officer never work in another school, but he should be permanently stripped of his police powers before he kills somebody," said the family's attorney, Al Hofeld Jr.
Chicago Latino Caucus urges Mayor Lightfoot to declare state of emergency over migrants from Texas
"This systemic pattern of transporting migrants to our city continues and does not seem to be slowing," the City Council Latino Caucus said in a statement.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't seek property tax hike in 2023 budget plan
The mayor is foregoing her original plan for a 2.5% property tax increase, which officials estimated would have cost the average owner of a $250,000 home approximately $34 next year.