When U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin announced he would not run for re-election, three Democratic officeholders leaped at the chance to succeed him.

Thousands braved the cold waters of Lake Michigan for this year's Polar Plunge Chicago, raising more than $1.5 million for ...

Raising the federal minimum wage, which last changed in 2009, from $7.25 per hour, is something all three frontrunners have ...

Sun-Times disclosure slams Giannoulias over campaign donor Secretary State Alexi Giannoulis has put himself in the spotlight, not by ...

Democratic congressional candidate Mike Simmons’ team won’t let an uncomfortable encounter with a potential voter change how ...

REMEMBERING JACKSON: While presidents have been invited to next week’s funeral, Thursday’s tribute the late Rev. Jesse ...

Several Democrats are competing to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin in one of 2026’s most closely watched Democratic primaries.

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced more than $680,000 in grants awarded to public ...

CHICAGO — Chicagoans will head to the polls March 17 to vote in the 2026 primary election. Neighbors will vote for ...

SCOOP: Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, who has no primary opponent next month, has logged a stunning $9 million in campaign contributions — a show of strength that’s fueling talk he’s ...

SPRINGFIELD Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced more than $680,000 in grants awarded to public libraries across ...

Public records show Mandera, his relatives, and businesses tied to him have contributed more than $100,000 to Giannoulias’ campaign operation, including at least $80,000 to the Citizens for ...