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Most members of the Illinois congressional delegation are expected to take the historic step Wednesday of having twice voted to impeach Pres...

There’s absolutely nothing funny, cute or patriotic about domestic terrorism, Dahleen Glanton writes.

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A major initiative by Gov. J.B. Pritzker aimed at preventing the loss of up to $1 billion in revenue was put in jeopardy early Wednesday aft...

It could soon be easier to get a stiff drink dropped off at your door in Illinois

With time running out before the next General Assembly is sworn in, the Illinois House passed the Legislative Black Caucus’ sweeping economi...

Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch, a leading contender to succeed Speaker Madigan, faces questions about his treatment of women.

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Less than 48 hours before a new Illinois General Assembly is sworn in, the House Black Caucus has rallied behind Democratic state Rep. Emanu...

Chicago Public Schools confirmed it's withheld pay for 145 staff members who didn't show up Monday.

Though COVID-19 vaccines could be available soon for essential workers and older people throughout the state, most county health departments...

In two videos posted to his Facebook page, Kash Lee Kelly explains his criminal past, denies allegations made about him in a Post-Tribune st...

Donald Trump under siege: A poem

Illinois U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said Tuesday he will vote to impeach President Donald Trump, saying he “encouraged an angry mob to storm t...

Evanston’s police chief last week condemned last fall’s Northwestern University student protests, saying students violated the spirit of the...

Chicago has no immediate plans to start moving into the next phase of COVID-19 vaccination where older people and essential workers could st...

The Chicago Board of Ethics fined embattled South Side Ald. Carrie Austin’s political committee $145,500 for accepting more money in campaig...

Northbrook police are reviewing video surveillance and looking for the SVU-type vehicle involved.

U.S. House Democrats are moving forward with an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump for “inciting violence against the Uni...

A south suburban man was arrested Tuesday on federal charges alleging he promised violence at the upcoming presidential inauguration in Wash...

The interior least tern has soared off the endangered species list.

Two months after revamping the city’s emergency travel order, Chicago officials recalibrated the requirements again on Tuesday to give...

A 22-year-old man was critically injured after he was shot in the face early Tuesday while riding in the backseat of a silver sedan on Lake...

Illinois U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider announced Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 after being confined with members of Congress w...

Two months after revamping the city’s emergency travel order, Chicago officials recalibrated the requirements again on Tuesday to give trave...