In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares reaction from Illinois Gov. J.B.

Former President Barack Obama stormed into the White House with unparalleled hype only to disappoint. Today, he and his wife, Michelle, have lost influence.

Chicago alders are butting heads over the release of communication data between cops and federal agents during last month's ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson promised Tuesday to crack down on smoking on Chicago Transit Authority trains and buses, latching on to an effort already underway in the City Council.

The potential Chicago mayoral race competition is getting itchy. My wild card: Lisa Madigan who might resume her political ...

CHICAGO — Chicago Police Department brass accused Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration of deliberately slowing down ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson is taking steps to address one of the biggest complaints by CTA riders: smoking on the trains and buses ...

CPS is grappling with a $734 million deficit. Board members say schools across Illinois are facing budget troubles and need ...

As C hicago stares down a billion-dollar budget deficit, a bill sitting on Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s desk threatens to ...

Johnson says he wants to put social workers at stops and launch an anti-smoking campaign. A council member who’s pushed for ...

The crime numbers are shaping up to be the story of the summer in the city. Through this past weekend, homicides are down 30% ...

Johnson on Tuesday signed an executive order calling for a “full-force of government approach” to tackling the pervasive ...