Chicago mass shooting injures 14, including three children
A 3-year-old boy, an 11-year-old girl, and a 13-year-old boy were among those shot.
Cook County Forest Preserve asks people to vote for property tax increase
As CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reported, this is the first time in almost 80 years the Cook County Forest Preserve District is asking voters for more money.
Illinois Supreme Court races could have major impact on abortion, gun rights, other key issues
Illinois is only one of eight states where voters decide who will serve on the state's highest court.
Chicago Board of Education revokes charters for Urban Prep schools in Bronzeville, Englewood
The vote means the Chicago Public Schools will take over control of Urban Prep's campuses in Bronzeville and Englewood.
Brady, Giannoulias outline how they'd improve driver services as Illinois Secretary of State
Jesse White, who was elected to the office in 1998, is retiring.
Fact-checking four claims from JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey at the Illinois governor debate
Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger, Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey, held their second and final debate on Wednesday.
Cook County treasurer calls for change in property tax loophole that costs residents millions
Who is profiting? Companies and people who buy up tax delinquent properties and then basically get their money back, with interest.
Gloves off again as Pritzker, Bailey face off for final gubernatorial debate
A new poll provides a window into what's on the minds of voters – including what issues are important to them.
Obamas stop to cast early ballots at Chicago supersite
"I do think, you know, the Obamas visiting the early voting site lets voters know that it's there, it's open – it's ready for their early votes," said Chicago Board of Elections spokesman Max Bever.
Voter turnout in Chicago area counties will be crucial to determining gubernatorial winner
Cook County voters can now head to the polls with early voting having begun countywide Wednesday.
Could an Indiana congressional district flip to Republicans for the first time in decades?
Several national election watchdog organizations consider the 1st Congressional District race in Northwest Indiana a toss-up.
With cash bail ending in Illinois, Cook County judge explains how she decides defendants' bonds
"I'm not a robot, and I don't preside like a robot, and I have a real personality, and I have real concerns and real interests, and I bring all of that into the courtroom with me," said Associate Cook County Judge Maryam Ahmad.
Gas prices rising, OPEC cutting oil production -- experts say there could be political consequences
The average gas price in the Chicago area as of Wednesday was $4.60 a gallon. That is up from $4.48 on Tuesday, and $4.35 last week.
In budget announcement, Mayor Lightfoot claims revenues vastly higher than projections
The takeaway, for the most part, is that the city is in a good fiscal spot. But not everyone agrees.
Some say Illinois Workers' Rights Amendment would empower workers, others say it would cost state
Giving Illinois workers the constitutional right to unionize is now Amendment No. 1 on the November ballot.