Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka died today at the age of 70. We look back at the trailblazing life she led.
City discusses plans for mansion at Human Services Committee meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Illinois Honor Roll awarded 37 schools for their academic performance despite the overwhelming odds.
Another unfortunate ranking for Illinois. What is it this time?
Evanstan appointed Mark Muenzer as the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender liaison to the city.
Elected in 1979, she was the first woman to be mayor of a major American city.
The 2014 Illinois gubernatorial race broke a lot of campaign finance records, including the cost per ballot.
Crane ran for president in 1980. The Republican from Wauconda served in Congress for 35 years until the 2004 election.
New data from the Illinois State Board of Education highlight some important and worrisome trends.
Is this the dream team we need to bring back Illinois?
Will Illinoisans see the change they voted for?
All the reasons you need to cast your ballot.
Here’s everything you need to know about Illinois’ major statewide races.
A new report shows where Illinois ranks in terms of political engagement compared to rest of the states.
Cook county Board President Toni Preckwinkle coming to Evanston Wednesday to speak at renovated apartment ground breaking.
Think you can ace this quiz on the Illinois governor’s race and which candidate stands for what?
One union is doing all it can to help Libertarian candidate Chad Grimm draw votes away from Rauner.
Before you vote, you should know where all this money is coming from.
A list of notable endorsements for both Quinn and Rauner.
The proposed budget includes a balanced general fund and no net increase in property taxes or planned staff layoffs.
The ordinance would now only raise the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Alderman are scheduled to vote on it Monday night.
Quinn passes Rauner in new Reboot Illinois poll.
Or will voters give Republican Mike Webster a chance to enact his vision to modernize the office? Reboot Illinois profiles the candidates.
Here are some spots where you can register to vote in suburban Cook County. Or go online.
Don’t forget about the middle class, he told Northwestern business students during a visit to Evanston Thursday.
He’ll also attend a fundraiser for Gov. Pat Quinn while in town.
The city council authorized the city manager to negotiate the sale to the state.
The fountain itself is deteriorating and traffic flow at the busy intersection can make it hard to access. Would you like to see it improved
The Second City Network mocks the gov in a parody campaign ad.
President Obama commits the nation to military action in the Middle East to "degrade and ultimately destroy" ISIL. Where do you stand?
Lou Dickson, Ann Jennett, Hecky Powell and Susan Trieschmann were honored.
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.
The proposal goes to the full City Council on Monday.
Evanston will hold meeting to hear from residents about the city's efforts to make bicycling safer and attract more riders.
The Peckish Pig got help from the city to finish its outdoor patio before it got too cool to enjoy it.
Foley earned a masters degree at Northwestern University in 2008 and taught at the Cook County Jail before terrorists took his life.
The city is conducting a survey to get public feedback.
The discussion will focus on the proposed Chicago Avenue-Sheridan Road bike lane and street improvement project.
Several residents spoke out against it.