Officials are lobbying aldermen to install a progressive Zoning Committee chair while winning over the council’s powerful ...

The Trump administration says three major public school districts could lose $24 million in funding because of their policies ...

Three of the nation’s largest public school districts stand to lose $24 million after missing a Trump administration deadline to agree to change policies supporting transgender students, officials ...

Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) took off the gloves against incumbent Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in his bid to unseat her, accusuing her of using the massive windfall earmarked ...

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski says repealing the TRUST Act to end the state’s sanctuary status is his top legislative priority. Dabrowski held a press conference outside the U.

"I have never witnessed such a reckless campaign targeting federal law enforcement officers," the retired chief said.

After sharing a meme appearing to threaten the city of Chicago with war, President Donald Trump has backtracked, saying he only wants “to help the people of Chicago, not hurt them.” On Saturday ...

CHICAGO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's threats to send immigration agents and National Guard troops to Chicago could breathe new life into the sputtering political career of Brandon ...

President Donald Trump posted a meme on social media Saturday saying that Chicago "will find out why it’s called the Department of WAR," as the city’s officials brace for an immigration ...

Some mayors and police chiefs said they would welcome more traditional law enforcement cooperation with federal agents, but see the National Guard as a step too far. By Shaila Dewan and Nicholas Bogel ...