The Democratic primary this month, which will likely decide the overall winner of that senate seat in deep blue Illinois, has come down to three frontrunners: Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), ...

A recap of select open meetings at the local, county, and state level. Produced in partnership with City Bureau’s Documenters.

With the primary approaching, here’s what voters need to know about what the Cook County Board president and the Board’s 17 commissioners do, and the stakes of their power.

The Chicago Fire broke ground on their incoming stadium last Tuesday, signalling a new era for the long vacant area.

United States’ and Israel’s war on Iran has already taken the lives of more than 1,300 Iranians, including over 150 children, while the seventh U.S. casualty was reported last week. President Donald ...

The Exchange is the Weekly’s poetry corner, where a poem or piece of writing is presented with a prompt. Readers are welcome to respond to the prompt with original poems, and pieces may be featured in ...

After the parade, lion dancers spread throughout the Chinatown area to bless local businesses with good fortune throughout the new year with many patrons from the day’s event visiting local ...

Thousands gathered to celebrate the annual Lunar New Year Parade on the first day of March.

Fechas clave, requisitos de identificación y lugares de votación para las elecciones primarias del 17 de marzo. Una guía sobre quién puede votar, cómo registrarse y dónde emitir su voto.

Key dates, ID requirements, and voting locations for the March 17 primary election. A breakdown of who can vote, how to register, and where to cast a ballot.

Cold homes are linked to significant health issues, especially for the elderly. Studies have linked cold indoor temperatures ...

As jails across the country move towards banning in-person physical visits, Cook County’s visitation policies can be a lifeline.