New Reboot Illinois Exclusive Poll: Good news for Pat Quinn in Chicago, Suburbs

Quinn passes Rauner in new Reboot Illinois poll.

Meet & Greet -- October 9, 2014

Rep. Hurley & Sen. Cunningham host Meet & Greet

Will Jesse White Cruise to a Record Fifth Term as Secretary of State?

Or will voters give Republican Mike Webster a chance to enact his vision to modernize the office? Reboot Illinois profiles the candidates.

Exclusive Reboot Illinois/Better Government Association Questionnaire: Three Gov Candidates in Their Own Words

A look at how each Illinois gubernatorial candidate plans to tackle the state’s biggest issues.

Pat Quinn, Doing the Job He's Paid to Do: A Campaign Ad

The Second City Network mocks the gov in a parody campaign ad.

Former Congressman Joe Walsh to Appear at Sharon Brannigan Fund Raiser

Walsh will be in Homer Glen on Sept. 18.

Patch Poll: What Do You Think of the 'New War on Terror' as the U.S. Commits to Going After ISIL?

President Obama commits the nation to military action in the Middle East to "degrade and ultimately destroy" ISIL. Where do you stand?

Pat Quinn and Bruce Rauner Jab and Jabber at Tribune Editorial Board Session

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.

Cunningham Sponsors Bill To Fight Neighborhood Blight

New law addressing blighted properties by creating transitional housing and training inmates in construction skills takes effect Jan. 1.

Let the Chicago Election Season Begin

Candidates for the 2015 Chicago election begin circulating nominating petitions on Tuesday, including 19th Ward Alderman Matt O'Shea.

Hurley Co-Sponsors Bill To End Free Health Care for Retired Legislators

HB 6290 narrows scope to pols enrolled in general assembly retirement system, requiring retired lawmakers to pay healthcare premiums.

Election Judges Needed for Chicago Polling Places on Nov. 4

Want to be an election judge? Ald. Matt O'Shea can set you up or apply online at the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.

Aldermen Blast City Hiring Policy Giving Preference to CPS Graduates

Ald. Matt O’Shea co-signs letter stating hiring policy could be potentially unfair to parochial school graduates applying for city jobs.

BGA Sues City Animal Pound - Again

Better Government Association files second lawsuit against Chicago Animal Care and Control – this time for refusing to release emails.

Lipinski Votes Against GOP-Brokered 'Border Crisis' Bill

Illinois congressman says House bill fails to address unaccompanied children coming to U.S.-Mexico border.

Congressman Lipinski To Host Town Hall Meeting in Oak Lawn

Illinois Third District residents invited to attend town hall meeting at Oak Lawn Community High School on July 31.

Preckwinkle Opts Not to Challenge Emanuel for Chicago Mayor's Job

County Board president announces her decision on Tuesday after a Sun-Times poll suggests she could easily beat the mayor.

Chicago Fire Department Application Opens Wednesday

If you are interested in becoming a Chicago firefighter-EMT, applications open soon.

House Passes Bill to Rename Post Office After Fallen Firefighter

The measure would change the Mt. Greenwood facility's name to the Captain Herbert Johnson Memorial Post Office.

City Vehicle Stickers On Sale Monday at 19th Ward Service Office

Ald. Matt O'Shea's 19th Ward service office will be selling Chicago vehicle stickers on Monday, July 7.

Monday Is the Last Day To Buy A Chicago City Sticker Online

Time to pay up your street tax. Monday is the last day purchase your 2014 Chicago city sticker online.

Worth GOP Committeeman Will Take on Cunningham for State Senate

Shaun Murphy, a name well known in local GOP circles, will challenge Democrat Bill Cunningham in the Illinois State Senate's 18th District.

Relief On Way for 19th Ward Potholes

Badly damaged section of 99th Street also slated for repaving, Ald. Matt O'Shea says.

Neighbors Irked by Gov. Pat Quinn's Yard of Weeds

Taking care of his front yard is on the governor's "to-do list," says a spokesman.

Did Hines VA Hospital Keep 'Secret Wait Lists'?

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.

Chicago Water Department Hiring Seasonal Workers

The application deadline is fast approaching to apply for seasonal plumber and laborer apprenticeship positions with Chicago Water Department.

State Lawmakers Host Free Internet Safety Seminar, April 24

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.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

Chicago's Crackdown on Puppy Mills Could Spread to Suburbs

The Cook County Board will decide whether animals from commercial breeders can be sold in all of the county—including the suburbs.

Chicago Aldermen Mull Plastic Bag Ban -- Again

Chicago alderman want to put a measure banning distribution of plastic bags to customers at retail business back before the City Council.

Deadline for Condo Association Bed Bug Plans Has Passed

City will be calling upon condominium associations to inspect their bed bug management plans. What condo owners need to know.

Chicago Voters Take To the Polls Tuesday

You can double check your polling place and see a sample ballot online for Illinois primary on March 18, 2014.

Should Chicago Sterilize Its Rat Population?

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?

Does the Firearms, Baseball and Apple Pie Billboard Over I-55 Offend You?

Slide Fire billboard dubs the trio "Pure American." What do you think? Vote in our poll.

Judge Orders Demolition of 'Dangerous Property'

Vacant eyesore home at 10564 S. Homan Ave. had become magnet for beer-swilling, pot smoking teens, alderman says.

Record Number of Voters Registered in Suburban Cook County

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

'Chicagoland' Airs Tonight on CNN

"It's important because Chicago's problems are America's problems," says narrator Mark Konkol.

Bill That Would Outlaw Smoking With Kids In Car Advances

Motorists might be forced to resist smoking with minors onboard.

Same Sex Couples Can Marry Now in Cook County

Gay couples wanting to marry won't have to wait until state law goes into effect in June.

Morgan Park Sports Center Details to be Revealed This Thursday

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.