Daniel Biss projected to win Illinois' 9th Congressional District
Former Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss will become the next Congressman from Illinois' 9th District, replacing longtime Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
Melissa Bean projected to win race for Illinois' 8th Congressional District
Democrat Melissa Bean will return to Congress, replacing outgoing U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who gave up his seat in a failed bid for the U.S. Senate.
La Shawn Ford projected to win Illinois' 7th Congressional District
Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) will be the next congressman in Illinois' 7th Congressional District.
Patty Garcia declares victory in race for Illinois' 4th Congressional District
Democrat Patty Garcia declared victory on Tuesday in the race to succeed her boss, U.S. Rep Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (no relation) in Illinois' 4th Congressional District, following months of accusations of using machine politics to get the seat.
Donna Miller projected to win Illinois' 2nd Congressional District
Donna Miller will be Illinois' next congresswoman in the 2nd Congressional District, replacing incumbent Rep. Robin Kelly, who gave up her seat in a failed bid for the U.S. Senate.
Juliana Stratton projected to win Illinois U.S. Senate race
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton will be the state's new U.S. senator, CBS News projects.
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros ordered to testify in "Broadview Six" case
Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros has been ordered to testify before a federal judge later this month as she weighs whether to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate alleged misconduct by federal prosecutors in the so-called "Broadview Six" case.
Suspect released without charges after stabbing at Blue Line station
A man who was taken into custody after stabbing another man on the CTA Blue Line last week has been released without charges, police said.
City Council votes to use $75M in parking meter funds to shore up pensions
The Chicago City Council voted to use $75 million from the transfer of the city's parking meters to make an immediate extra payment towards the city's massive pension debt, rather than allow the mayor to use the money to help balance next year's budget.
36 cats rescued after fire at animal shelter in Lombard, officials say
Fire officials said most of the cats are believed to have been accounted for, but it's unclear how many cats in total were inside the shelter.
4 charged with stealing more than $13,000 from Addison gaming lounge
Four Chicago men have been charged with breaking into a gaming lounge in west suburban Addison and stealing more than $13,000 on Thursday before leading police on a chase through multiple neighboring suburbs.
Man charged with drunk driving after crashing into Indiana State Police car
An Illinois man was arrested for drunk driving after Indiana State Police said he crashed his SUV into a patrol car late Thursday night on the Borman Expressway in Hammond.
Former Chicago attorney sentenced to 7 years for sexual assault
A former Chicago attorney has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for sexually assaulting another lawyer.
Durbin worries Trump administration could seek to interfere in midterms
With less than a week until the midterm elections, as candidates press the flesh, outgoing Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is expressing concerns about possible interference with the counting of ballots next week.
Man charged with attacking woman at 95th Street Red Line station
A Chicago man has been charged with attacking a woman at a CTA Red Line station on the South Side earlier this month.