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Few primaries in Will County races with all countywide incumbents seeking reelection

The 2024 election could change the pollitical dynamics Will County Board, now evenly split with 11 Democrats and 11 Republicans with Democrat Bertino-Tarrant, county executive, breaking any ties votes.

December 05, 2023

Over vocal opposition, Manteno board clears way for $2 billion Chinese-owned EV battery plant

The village board in Manteno approved a zoning change that clears the way for a $2 billion Chinese-owned electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant that has been championed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

December 04, 2023

State drafted, but never sent to Texas, flyer aimed at discouraging migrants from coming to Chicago

City officials balked at the state's flyer, underscoring disharmony between the two as the state paused construction at Brighton Park tent site.

December 04, 2023

‘Dealing with an alderman was uncharted territory’: Executive testifies about ex-Ald. Ed Burke’s involvement in Burger King project

An alleged scheme to shake down the owners of a Burger King on Chicago’s Southwest Side was back in the spotlight Monday the corruption trial of former Ald. Edward Burke entered a fourth week of testimony

December 04, 2023

Candidates spar as deadline arrives to get on the 2024 primary ballot

Among the candidates trickling in on Monday to officially get into the race for Cook County State’s Attorney were Eileen O’Neill Burke, a Democrat, and Bob Fioretti, a Republican.

December 04, 2023

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s mental health plan in Chicago starts small but carries big political implications

'Treatment Not Trauma' has a small spot in Chicago's budget, but Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration has an 'expansive' vision for the program.

December 04, 2023

DeSantis marks Iowa milestone as caucuses near. Trump says his rival’s campaign is in deep trouble

Ron DeSantis completed his campaign promise to visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties, crossing a symbolic but also tactical threshold by telling his audience in a central Iowa town “this should show you that I consider myself a servant, not a ruler.”

December 03, 2023

Group of swing state Muslims vows to ditch Biden in 2024 over his war stance

Muslim community leaders from several swing states pledged to withdraw support for U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday at a conference in suburban Detroit, citing his refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

December 03, 2023

Trump and DeSantis will hold dueling campaign events in Iowa with the caucuses just six weeks away

Ron DeSantis plans on Saturday to complete his campaign promise to visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties, a timeworn tactic for presidential candidates hoping to make their mark in the leadoff state over months mingling with voters at the state’s diners, cookouts and Pizza Ranches.

December 02, 2023

Chemicals being removed from Brighton Park migrant camp, environmental report says; city concludes site safe for habitation

A long-awaited environmental assessment on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed tent camp for migrants has been released.

December 01, 2023

State, food bank step in to keep migrants fed during December amid city contract delay

The move comes as Chicago pushed back its deadline to secure a new food vendor for migrants a month and a half to Jan. 15.

December 01, 2023

Amid drug abuse crisis, state mounts effort to recruit and train more counselors

Illinois is spending $3 million in an effort to recruit and retain more substance abuse counselors amid a surge in drug abuse and overdoses that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

December 01, 2023

Donald Trump’s attorney says trial during campaign would be ‘election interference’ if he is the GOP nominee

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee opened the door for discussion on trial timing while considering requests by two of the former president's co-defendants to delay certain pretrial deadlines.

December 01, 2023

Ald. Ed Burke finally landed ‘the tuna.’ And then it got away, evidence in corruption trial shows.

Federal prosecutors appear to be wrapping up the most significant phase of their corruption case against ex-Ald. Edward Burke: the long saga of the Old Post Office redevelopment

December 01, 2023

The RNC’s rules for the 2024 convention don’t address what would happen if Donald Trump is convicted

The Republican National Committee’s rules for next year’s nominating contest and convention have been released, but a major question is unaddressed.

November 30, 2023

After his death, Henry Kissinger’s complicated legacy draws admiration and scorn from across the globe

The death on Wednesday of former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has drawn admiration and scorn from political leaders around the world, highlighting Kissinger’s complicated legacy.

November 30, 2023

An appeals court reinstates gag order that barred Trump from maligning court staff in NY fraud trial

A New York appeals court has reinstated a gag order that barred Donald Trump from commenting about court personnel after he disparaged a law clerk in his New York civil fraud trial.

November 30, 2023

Former Indiana state Rep. Sean Eberhart pleads guilty to casino corruption charge

A former Indiana lawmaker pleaded guilty Tuesday to supporting a bill favoring a casino in exchange for promises of lucrative employment.

November 29, 2023

Citing Trump factor, former House GOP leader Jim Durkin takes himself out of Cook County state’s attorney race

Longtime Republican sees "no pathway to success under the circumstances in this environment in Cook County."

November 28, 2023

Mayor Brandon Johnson defends construction at Brighton Park migrant camp as more churches to house asylum-seekers

Workers on Tuesday will “lay out materials, measure and begin placing bases” for the large encampment in Brighton Park, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s spokesman Ronnie Reese said in a statement.

November 28, 2023

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