March 17, 2026 DHS hits back at Illinois county clerk who told ICE to stay away from primary polling places DHS rebukes Illinois clerk who called ICE agents "thugs" and warned them away from polling places during elections, sparking immigration enforcement debate.
March 17, 2026 Jesse Jackson's family says Illinois Senate endorsement release was not authorized Illinois Democratic primary candidate Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's campaign claimed an endorsement from Rev. Jesse Jackson in Rainbow PUSH Coalition sample ballots.
March 17, 2026 Pritzker flexes political muscle in Illinois Senate primary as 2028 buzz builds Illinois primary could make history as three candidates vie for Durbin's Senate seat, with potential for second Black woman or Indian American senator.
March 14, 2026 Obama Presidential Center wants 100 unpaid volunteers while Valerie Jarrett makes $740K The Obama Presidential Center seeks 100 unpaid volunteers as the $850 million Chicago facility prepares to open in June, promising $3.1 billion economic impact for South Side.
March 12, 2026 Illinois guaranteed income advocates push for permanent statewide cash handout program Officials in Cook County, Illinois, crafted rules for a permanent guaranteed income program, building on pilot that provided 3,250 families with $500 monthly.
March 11, 2026 Former scandal-plagued Illinois 'super mayor' eyes political comeback as a Republican in Georgia Scandal-plagued former Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard switches parties, runs as Republican in Georgia after alleged corruption probe and FBI subpoenas.
March 11, 2026 Valerie Jarrett earned $740K as Obama insiders filled top roles during $850M presidential center build Former Obama White House officials command high salaries at Obama Foundation as executive payroll hits $43.7 million, with CEO Valerie Jarrett earning $740,000.
March 6, 2026 Jewish leaders want Chicago mayor to create antisemitism task force Anti-Defamation League demanded Mayor Brandon Johnson adopt Chicago Commission recommendations for Jewish community protection after task force proposal sits on his desk for nearly a month.
March 4, 2026 Teen accused of stabbing pregnant woman 70 times tries to nap in back of police cruiser after arrest A teen accused of stabbing a pregnant woman 70 times over a Facebook Marketplace dispute appears eerily calm during arrest in shocking Chicago murder case.
March 4, 2026 Wealthy elites bankroll Dem Senate candidate who has repeatedly touted 'grassroots' campaign Illinois Lt. Gov. Stratton accepted millions from corporate figures despite promising grassroots-only Senate campaign funding for her political bid.