Democrats made significant gains in township races across the suburbs during this month's election. Nowhere was that more ...

The word has become an epithet for garish, reckless growth — but to fix the housing crisis, the country needs more of it.

Voter turnout in this past Tuesday’s election was largely contingent on tax hike proposals and the contentiousness of the ...

In local elections Tuesday, 79 percent of the candidates backed by the Illinois Democratic Party won. Several Republican ...

Reflecting voter angst over President Donald Trump, Democrats scored major election victories in suburbs critical for ...

Despite voters ousting high-profile mayors in Aurora, Tinley Park and Waukegan, residents reelected incumbents in numerous ...

Monica Gordon marked 100 days in office. In that time, she said, she’s seen an increase in requests for records like birth certificates and marriage licenses.

State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, a rising star of the Democratic Party, has officially announced her bid for Michigan's open U.S.

Several Chicago suburbs will see new leadership after an election night of upsets, including Waukegan, Orland Park, Aurora, Dolton and more.

Democrat Jason House is projected to win the Dolton mayoral election with 100% of precincts reporting, according voting ...

Incumbent Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin conceded the race to challenger Aurora Alderman John Laesch on Tuesday night.

Village of Dolton Senior Trustee Jason House won the election for Dolton mayor by a landslide, while State Sen. Napoleon B.