A look at how each Illinois gubernatorial candidate plans to tackle the state’s biggest issues.
The Second City Network mocks the gov in a parody campaign ad.
Walsh will be in Homer Glen on Sept. 18.
President Obama commits the nation to military action in the Middle East to "degrade and ultimately destroy" ISIL. Where do you stand?
The governor candidates sit side by side for first time. We learn one is as corrupt as Rod Blagojevich and the other profits off misery.
New law addressing blighted properties by creating transitional housing and training inmates in construction skills takes effect Jan. 1.
Candidates for the 2015 Chicago election begin circulating nominating petitions on Tuesday, including 19th Ward Alderman Matt O'Shea.
HB 6290 narrows scope to pols enrolled in general assembly retirement system, requiring retired lawmakers to pay healthcare premiums.
Want to be an election judge? Ald. Matt O'Shea can set you up or apply online at the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.
Ald. Matt O’Shea co-signs letter stating hiring policy could be potentially unfair to parochial school graduates applying for city jobs.
Better Government Association files second lawsuit against Chicago Animal Care and Control – this time for refusing to release emails.
Illinois congressman says House bill fails to address unaccompanied children coming to U.S.-Mexico border.
Illinois Third District residents invited to attend town hall meeting at Oak Lawn Community High School on July 31.
County Board president announces her decision on Tuesday after a Sun-Times poll suggests she could easily beat the mayor.
If you are interested in becoming a Chicago firefighter-EMT, applications open soon.
The measure would change the Mt. Greenwood facility's name to the Captain Herbert Johnson Memorial Post Office.
Ald. Matt O'Shea's 19th Ward service office will be selling Chicago vehicle stickers on Monday, July 7.
Time to pay up your street tax. Monday is the last day purchase your 2014 Chicago city sticker online.
Shaun Murphy, a name well known in local GOP circles, will challenge Democrat Bill Cunningham in the Illinois State Senate's 18th District.
Badly damaged section of 99th Street also slated for repaving, Ald. Matt O'Shea says.
Taking care of his front yard is on the governor's "to-do list," says a spokesman.
Auditors visited Hines on Wednesday after a whistleblower told CBS News secret lists are allowing VA officials to collect bonuses and hide delays in care.
The application deadline is fast approaching to apply for seasonal plumber and laborer apprenticeship positions with Chicago Water Department.
Learn how to create a safe online learning and social media environment for children at the Mt. Greenwood Library at 6 p.m. April 24.
With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
The Cook County Board will decide whether animals from commercial breeders can be sold in all of the county—including the suburbs.
Chicago alderman want to put a measure banning distribution of plastic bags to customers at retail business back before the City Council.
City will be calling upon condominium associations to inspect their bed bug management plans. What condo owners need to know.
You can double check your polling place and see a sample ballot online for Illinois primary on March 18, 2014.
dRats! One alderman says spring could bring a surge in Chicago's rat population, with females popping out up to a dozen pups in a litter. Should the City step in?
Slide Fire billboard dubs the trio "Pure American." What do you think? Vote in our poll.
Vacant eyesore home at 10564 S. Homan Ave. had become magnet for beer-swilling, pot smoking teens, alderman says.
Nearly 5,500 new 17- and 18-year-old voters registered to vote during registration events held at 89 high schools around suburban Cook County in January and February
"It's important because Chicago's problems are America's problems," says narrator Mark Konkol.
Motorists might be forced to resist smoking with minors onboard.
Gay couples wanting to marry won't have to wait until state law goes into effect in June.
A public meeting is set for Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. to discuss the planned Morgan Park Sports Center set to be built at 115th and Western Ave.
Nor can anyone else now that Chicago City Council has passed an indoor e-cigarette ban.
The Chicago City Council has recently been debating the roadblocks associated with building dog parks, none of which are located near Beverly, Mt. Greenwood or Morgan Park.
Find out how to add a pothole to the big list.