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Few candidates for public office have been more personally affected by gun violence than Chris Kennedy.The Democrat was a child when his father and uncle,…
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Two wealthy businessmen seeking the Democratic nomination for Illinois governor have released partial tax returns on the same day they filed candidate…
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The Democratic candidates for Illinois governor are increasingly getting asked what they think of their own party’s leader, House Speaker Michael…
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Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Ameya Pawar wants Illinois to move towards free tuition for state universities. And the Chicago alderman says one way to…
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State Rep. Scott Drury says he's dropping out of the race for Illinois governor to run for attorney general.The former federal prosecutor from Highwood…
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Attorney General Lisa Madigan says she has no "immediate plans" to run for another office when her term is up in 2019, including mayor of Chicago. The…
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Republicans in the Illinois Senate have elected Sen. Bill Brady to serve as the chamber's minority leader.The Republican from Bloomington was selected to…
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The Democratic candidate for governor criticized politicians who hold elected office while also working as property tax lawyers.Powerful House Speaker…
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A federal court has taken just three days to reject the appeal of imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich seeking a third sentencing. The…
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A Senate Democrat wants public money to aid Illinois political candidates reliant on small contributions. Democratic Sen. Daniel Biss of Evanston is…