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Aldermanic race underscores some of the changing dynamics in Chicago politics.

Screenshot of Niles police body camera footage of a well-being check on a civilian Niles police employee who was found passed out the McDonald's parking lot at 1:40 a.m. Feb. 28, 2021. A long outstanding order for public documents reveals Niles was the subject of a grand jury subpoena and summons to appear at a

President Joe Biden has yet to signal what states he wants to have early primaries. Michigan, Minnesota are front-runners for the Midwest early primary spot in 2024.

A slate of progressive candidates prevailed in Democratic primary contests across the Chicago area, despite facing concerted criticism for backing criminal justice reform efforts. Their success has the potential to reshape the 2023 Chicago municipal elections.

County Board member Luis Arroyo Jr. lost his primary; Board of Review member Michael Cabonargi was awaiting final vote tallies.

A year after Michael Madigan gave up his ironclad grip on the state Democratic Party, officials look to modernize operations.

A year after former House Speaker Michael Madigan relinquished his ironclad control as state Democratic chairman, the state party has entered the 21st century.

By MARIA GARDNER For Capitol News Illinois State Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas’ friends tease her for changing the meaning of words. “Solution”...

State Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas’ friends tease her for changing the meaning of words. “Solution” becomes a verb when she says “I’m about solutioning.”

Expungement court at Chicago’s main criminal courthouse has struggled mightily to bounce back after COVID-19 shutdowns.