ILLINOIS IS A SLEEPER in the highly contested presidential race, but there are still races that matter on the local level. Here’s what we’re watching: ...

A closely-watched congressional race in Western Illinois could tilt the balance of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Chicagoans will vote for an elected school board for the first time.

Mayor Brandon Johnson, who campaigned for Kamala Harris this past weekend in North Carolina, is reflecting on the election, ...

CBS News Chicago asked candidates to share their views on four key issues facing the next board when all members are sworn in ...

Taxpayers continue to get squeezed for multi-million-dollar police misconduct lawsuit settlements, and Chicago police are inching forward on reform. City Council should say no to Mayor Johnson's ...