A factoid: Illinois has the eighth most regressive state and local tax system in the country, the group states, citing ...

Jackson sought and relished the limelight, on television, magazine covers and protests. But his journey always led him right ...

The state money for renovations comes during Black History Month and as the museum is under investigation after a whistleblower lawsuit filed by a former employee.

Fritz Kaegi is running for this third term as assessor against challenger Pat Hynes, endorsed by the Democratic Party. Lyons ...

Kisha McCaskill has good qualifications and promises a cooperative approach that should serve the district well.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas held stock for years in a company with a major contract working in her office, a potential violation of the county’s conflict-of-interest rules.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking a fifth term in office and is facing off against longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) in the Democratic primary.

The Cook County Crime Stoppers are canvassing areas on the South Side where police are investigating two separate homicides.

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the economy and campaign ...

Many — but not all — of the Democratic candidates for Illinois’ largely suburban 9th Congressional District seat believe the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency should be abolished.

Timing is everything, and it's why Bill Daley and Ray LaHood are suspending an ambitious attempt to take some of the politics ...

"I admire leaders who combine competence with humility, the kind of people who can solve problems and still treat everyone ...