Michael J. Madigan, a formidable force in the state’s politics for decades, faced federal charges of racketeering, bribery ...

Rep. Ritchie Torres, who backed Andrew Yang as his No. 1 pick in 2021 and is thinking of running for governor next year, called Adams “compromised.” Rep. Nydia Velázquez, who endorsed Maya Wiley last ...

Saturday Night Live” was built with a cast of young no-names performing countercultural comedy. Fifty years later, it is ...

The change was made to ensure neighborhoods would have more access to locally grown produce and fresh food options.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson suggested to attendees at a church appearance that he will be firing several city employees within his administration. The musing reportedly stunned those in attendance ...

Johnson's ominous warning before a church audience Monday night has fueled speculation about a high-level political purge as ...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared Tuesday that he is “no longer facing legal questions” after the Justice Department ...

The Illinois Democrat once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history has been found guilty of some ...

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich remains an immutable character in Illinois’ political lore following President Donald Trump’s ...

The U.S. Justice Department has sharply stepped back its anti-corruption efforts under President Donald Trump, from loosening ...

The DuPage County Board voted to remove the name of former congressman Henry Hyde from its courthouse due to his stance on ...