Delia Ramirez wins Democratic nomination in Illinois' newly drawn 3rd Congressional District
Ramirez will go on to face Republican Justin Burau, who was unopposed in the GOP primary.
Dan Brady declares victory in race for GOP nomination for Illinois Secretary of State
It's been the first genuine race for the Illinois Secretary of State's office in more than two decades.
Giannoulias cruises to victory in Democratic race for Illinois Secretary of State
The race was Giannoulias' first foray back into Illinois politics since he lost his bid for former President Barack Obama's old Senate seat in 2010.
Darren Bailey wins GOP nomination for governor in Illinois primary
Bailey handily defeated Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and four other candidates. Irvin had once been the frontrunner thanks to a $50 million infusion of campaign cash from billionaire Ken Griffin.
Four Democrats vying for Illinois 3rd District seat, likely to be state's second Hispanic congressional district
The 3rd Congressional District in Illinois was redrawn after the 2020 Census to create the state's second district likely to elect a Latino to Congress.
Who will be Illinois' next Secretary of State? For the first time since 1998, we don't really know
Voters are weighing in on who will replace retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, who has held that office since 1999.
Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Monique Scott sworn in as new 24th Ward alderwoman in Chicago
Scott replaces her brother, Michael Scott Jr., who resigned earlier this month to take a job with Chicago film studio Cinespace.
City Council approves new cooling requirements for senior buildings, large apartments
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the measure was "clearly needed" to address a gap in the city's building code as the city moves into the hot summer months.
Aldermen approve ordinance to grant death benefits to families of police officers and firefighters who die of suicide
More than a dozen CPD officers have died by suicide in the last four years. Until now, families of those officers did not get any work-related death benefits.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
Lightfoot stands by pick of Michael Scott's sister, Monique, to replace him as 24th Ward alderperson
Lightfoot said Monique Scott "really rose to the top" of the list of 19 applicants for the job, on her own merits.
Aldermen back new cooling requirements for senior centers, large apartment buildings
The new cooling requirements were prompted by the deaths of three women at the James Sneider Apartments in Rogers Park during last month's heat wave.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot chooses alderman's sister to fill vacancy in 24th Ward on West Side
Monique Scott has worked for the past eight years at the Chicago Park District, where she currently serves as supervisor at Ellis Park.