La Shawn Ford Gets Democratic Nomination, Koppie Wins GOP Nod In 7th District Primary: AP

The district includes parts of Chicago and the inner suburbs.

Quigley, Hanson Projected Primary Winners Of IL 5th Congressional District: AP

Democratic incumbent Mike Quigley and Republican Tommy Hanson are set to face off again for the fifth straight time this November.

Bean, Davis Projected Winners Of IL District 8 Primaries: 2026 Election Results

Democrat Melissa Bean and Republican Jennifer Davis will face off in November's general election.

13 Democrats Vie To Succeed 7th District's Davis: Illinois 2026 Primary Election

The district includes parts of Chicago and the inner suburbs.

8 Democrats, 4 Republicans Vie To Succeed Krishnamoorthi In IL 8th District: Election 2026

Raja Krishnamoorthi is running in the U.S. Senate election, hoping to take over the seat held by Sen. Dick Durbin.

Illinois' 5th Congressional District Race: Primary Election 2026

Four Democratic candidates face off March 17, including incumbent Mike Quigley. For the Republicans, the primary involves three candidates.

Obama Presidential Center To Open On Juneteenth In Chicago

The former president said it will include a world-class museum, a new library branch, green spaces filled with public art and more.

Jeannie Evans calls for passage of the SAVE ACT

Evans says support for secure elections should be bipartisan

Meet Justin Ford: Congressional Candidate In IL-09

Candidate Justin Ford tells Patch why they should be elected to Congress in Illinois' 9th District on March 17.

Barry Wicker: Republican Primary Candidate For IL 5th Congressional District

Three candidates are vying for a chance to represent the GOP in November's general election.

Cook County And Chicago High School Students Cast First Ballots In New Early Voting Program

Hundreds of Cook County and Chicago high school students cast their ballots for the first time at the Loop early voting supersite today.

Indiana Governor Signs New Stadium Bill As IL Lawmakers Adjourn

A megaproject bill for the Arlington Park site passed out of committee, but lawmakers left Springfield until mid-March without acting on it.

Meet Paul Friedman: Congressional Candidate In IL-09

Candidate Paul Friedman tells Patch why he should be elected to Congress in Illinois' 9th District on March 17.

$630M Soldier Field Renovation Project Possible With Or Without Bears: Chicago Park District

A confidential report highlights the stadium's projected $62.9 million gross revenue for the city and park district in 2026.

Bears 1 Step Closer To Moving To Indiana As Bill Paves Way For New Stadium

A bill to assist the Chicago Bears with a move to Indiana passed the state's House of Representatives, and is now in front of the Senate.

Meet Mark Fredrickson: Congressional Candidate In IL-09

Candidate Mark Fredrickson tells Patch why he should be elected to Congress in Illinois' 9th District on March 17.

Evanston Community Meeting to Discuss Future of Civic Center, Police, Fire Headquarters

Residents can share their ideas on improving and utilizing public properties as part of the City's 'Putting Assets to Work' initiative.

Chicago Receives Failing Grade for Fiscal Health

New report breaks down the finances of the five largest U.S. cities

Illinois Sues Feds Over $600M In Cuts To Public Health Aid For 4 Democratic-Led States

Attorney General Kwame Raoul argues the cuts are politically motivated and jeopardize critical health services, including HIV prevention.

Skokie Names Lifelong Resident Patrick Hastings as New Public Works Director

Patrick Hastings, a Skokie native, will officially begin his role as the Village's public works director on Feb. 23.

City Council Panel To Vote On $29.2 Million In Settlements For Wrongful Convictions Tied To Former CPD Det. Reynaldo Guevara

Guevara has been linked to dozens of overturned convictions, accused of repeatedly framing suspects who were later exonerated.

Judge Expected To Rule On Release Of Bodycam Video In Shooting Of Marimar Martinez By Federal Agents

In a filing on Thursday, Parente said the Trump administration is still refusing to back down from its attacks on Martinez.

Jesse Jackson Jr. Pitches Redemption In Bid For Old House Seat Years After Campaign Fraud Conviction

The son of the civil rights icon tries to bring it up first: A 2013 campaign fraud conviction that ended his 17-year political career.

Chicago Man Cleared In Border Patrol Bounty Trial Now Faces Immigration Proceedings

He was acquitted of a Snapchat murder-for-hire plot targeting Border Patrol agents.

Pritzker, Johnson Call To Abolish ICE In Wake Of Fatal Minnesota Shooting

Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson joined nationwide calls to abolish ICE after federal authorities fatally shot a man in Minnesota.

Protest Outside ICE Facility Could Bring Thousands To Broadview: Village

Saturday's "No Kings Protest" includes "significant" public safety preparations and temporary road closures, according to police.

President Trump Threatened To Use The Insurrection Act In Chicago And Illinois, But Never Did

The state filed a lawsuit the next day to block the deployment.

Lightfoot Sued By Bank For Credit Card Debt: Reports

The former Chicago mayor failed to pay thousands in credit card bills, according to court records and a report from The Chicago Tribune.

Grocery Bags, Alcohol And Rideshares Are All Getting More Expensive With New Chicago Taxes

An array of new taxes will affect people living in and visiting Chicago in 2026.

Lawsuit Accuses Chicago-Based McDonald's Of Deception On Grounds That McRib Has No Rib Meat

A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name false advertising.

Trump Says He's Dropping Push For National Guard In Chicago, Other Cities

“We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again," he wrote.

Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Order To Deploy National Guard In Chicago: Report

Conservative Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch dissented from the opinion in Tuesday's ruling.

Mayor Johnson's Budget Team Criticizes Rivals' Budget, Claims It Would Leave $163 Million Shortfall

Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget team spent the afternoon presenting and criticizing the alternative budget crafted by the mayor's opponents.

Border Patrol Commander Returns To Reignite 'Operation Midway Blitz' In Chicago: Reports

Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino had left the immigration deportation effort last month.

9th District Candidate Is A Registered Sex Offender: Report

A Republican candidate running for Congress in Illinois' 9th District was convicted of a sex crime against a minor, according to a report.

'Unsafe Conditions': Feds Threaten To Withhold CTA Funds After Woman Set On Fire

“If CTA does not promptly increase its law enforcement presence, FTA will act, including by withholding federal funds."

Mayor Johnson Responds To Alternative Budget Plan Presented By Chicago Alders

A slim majority of city council members say they reject the mayor's idea to tax corporations and use that money for violence prevention.

Ald. Brian Hopkins To Introduce Revised Teen Curfew Proposal For Downtown Chicago

There's a renewed push for a curfew in downtown Chicago following a deadly mass shooting less than two weeks ago in the Loop.

New Cook County Chief Judge Orders Review Of Embattled Electronic Monitoring Program

The program has been under attack after a man with an ankle bracelet was accused of setting a woman on fire on a CTA Blue Line train.

Mayor Sandra Alexander Hosting Turkey and Thanksgiving Gift Card Giveaway

Mayor Alexander: "Everyone deserves a joyful holiday season."