Community members are invited to submit questions for the candidates in advance.
Machine candidate, Ameya Pawar, named Alderman who received Burke money.
Who will the winner be beholden to?
Here's a list of early voting locations for Ravenswood, Lincoln Square, Budlong Woods, Bowmanville and Andersonville.
Ashraf Al Safoo, 34, was arrested after a raid at his home in the city's Budlong Woods neighborhood, authorities said.
Scammers are posing as city employees to gain access to people's homes, officials said.
Benjamin Thomas Wolf, a former FBI national security official, calls for marijuana legalization.
"I tried," the progressive 47th Ward Chicago alderman said, announcing the end of his campaign.
Capitol Fax's Rich Miller takes a look at the poll and what the results could mean for Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats in the Legislature.
Tribune alleges that city business is being done through private emails and texts and the records aren't being released to the public.
Saturday's National Take Back Day aims to prevent prescription drug abuse. Find the nearest collection location here.
Truth in Accounting’s annual report paints a bleak picture for Illinois and its taxpayers.
Reboot Illinois’ Madeleine Doubek talks with one Cicero woman about her scariest secrets, and what she fears most now.
A look at Illinois' role in the Syrian refugee crisis.
A total of 458 local government entities in Illinois owe nearly $29 million from pension spiking costs.
How will the state get the taxpayers' money back?
Rauner vetoes bill that would make PTSD qualifying condition. Plus, more on spending bill and pension reform appeal efforts.
They might not hold public office, but they're major players in Chicago's and Illinois' political scene.
Why Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan may no longer wield absolute power.
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger warns the state is facing even more financial peril if it begins 2016 without a budget.
A list of state representatives, senators and constitutional officers who are opting out of their pension plans.
The attorney said he worked hard for his client and was treated shabbily in return.
The chartbook, “Illinois Illustrated,” breaks down everything from local to corporate taxes with user-friendly visuals.
Latest list of Illinois state representatives and senators foregoing their health insurance plans.
Chart shows roll call for Senate Bill 1229 both historically and for the veto override.
Illinois has the third most number of counties with over-registered voters in the U.S.
Seven key takeaways from a new Moody’s report on the state’s finances.
How much time does Illinois have left until it runs out of money?
"The severely gerrymandered, politician-created map we have in no way resembles the people’s map."
Six state email addresses included in hacked data, and the governor's office says it will investigate. County addresses are in there, too.
"We have a feeling lawmakers will have plenty more, better battles to fight with Rauner in the not-so-distant future."
Senate Bill 1229 now goes to the House where it will need 71 votes for an override.
Illinois residents have until Aug. 21 to bid on 12,000 items, including a 1934 U.S. one-thousand dollar bill with Grover Cleveland on it.
Lower possession threshold, higher fines part of amendatory veto of Illinois marijuana bill.
See their positions, crimes and prison sentences.
By the numbers: The changing face of Illinois’ minority populations.
Here's what Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan had to say about Gov. Bruce Rauner in a recent interview.
Why do unconstitutional bills continue to pass in the Illinois Legislature?
A list of the top 10 Illinois campaign committees that have received the most political donations since Jan. 1, 1994.
Here are eight people and legislative actions that have led to the state’s current pension disaster.