Chicagoland News
Former Crestwood mayor sentenced in red-light camera case
Presta, a Democrat first elected mayor in 2013, held back tears as he spoke during Monday’s court hearing, apologizing to his wife and village residents.
Chicagoland Politics
Chicagoland Politics
Former suburban road commissioner pleads guilty in kickback scheme
Former Bloomingdale Township highway commissioner pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an August 2020 indictment alleging he took over $280,000 in kickbacks for road work that in many cases was never performed.
Education
Mask Status of Chicagoland's Schools
We're trying to track the mask status for all of Chicagoland's School Districts. Please help us update with the latest from your district and let us know if you see a mistake.
Politics
Ethics watchdog says Illinois Democrat Party Rep. Marie Newman may have violated federal law
Newman settled a lawsuit brought by an adviser and both signed NDAs, but the OEC detailed "substantial reason" for the House committee to subpoena Newman's former adviser as it conducts its review.
Chicagoland Politics
Former LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo making bid against Rep. Mrvan for Indiana seat
The 1st District hugs the NW Indiana shore where Democrats have typically won for decades. Milo is a Navy veteran and won her first election as LaPorte’s mayor in 2011 at age 28 and was reelected in 2015.
Chicagoland Politics
Veteran Indiana legislator Mrvan stepping down from seat
The 88-year-old Democratic Sen. Frank Mrvan of Hammond didn’t give a reason for his resignation but he has been absent from legislative sessions for weeks at a time in recent years for undisclosed health reasons.
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: List of health problems 57th District Rep. Jonathan Carroll must personally pay for
With HB4259, we thank Jonathan Carroll of the 57th District for setting precedent and allowing Illinois taxpayers to strip him of his health insurance for life.
Environment
Deal halts Rockford airport's work that threatens prairie and bumble bees
With construction scheduled to resume Nov. 1, the non-profit conservation group that cares for the Bell Bowl Prairie struck a deal to temporarily halt bulldozers ready to expand Rockford Airport.
Chicagoland News
Longtime Indiana legislator quitting in frustration
Sen. Karen Tallian of Ogden Dunes is resigning after 16 years in the Indiana state legislature after realizing what it's like to live a lifetime as anything other than a Democrat in Illinois.