The Friends of Jesse Jackson Jr. for Congress 2026 Exploratory Committee filed a statement of organization on Tuesday with ...

Former Representative Gauging Support for Run in 2026 After Prison Sentence for Campaign Finance Misuse Former Democratic ...

Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is exploring a return to Congress after his resignation and prison term for campaign finance ...

Hartman is one of several people, including former Chicago Congressman Bobby Rush, who is pushing Jackson to run. His old ...

Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement announcement earlier this year set off a tsunami that is still shaking up the political world ...

Eight months before the primary, Krishnamoorthi is hitting the airwaves but not attacking his primary opponents, Lt. Gov.

CHICAGO • Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Sunday that he wouldn't rule out another run for political office if federal prosecutors fail to convict him at a second trial.

Early voting in Illinois begins 40 days before the November election in Illinois, or around Sept. 26. Former Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy said Illinois voting needs reforms.

One day after the Illinois Primary election, three major races remain too close to call, including the Democratic Party's nominee for Cook County State's Attorney and Chicago's real estate ...

That’s because Illinois’ political system is designed to ensure special […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 71°F. Monday, July 14th 2025 eNewspaper. Home Page.

According to U.S. Census Bureau data, 297,005 of our friends and neighbors left for other states last year; while 203,758 residents moved into Illinois from other states.