Illinois Politics

Chicago Elects Progressive Brandon Johnson As Mayor

Chicago voters elected progressive Democrat Brandon Johnson, a former county commissioner and teachers’ union organizer, as the next mayor. Johnson…

2 years ago

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Loses Re-Election Bid

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot failed to qualify for the city's mayoral runoff, spelling the end of her term atop the…

2 years ago

Trump-Endorsed Rep. Mary Miller Beats Rep. Rodney Davis In New Illinois District

Former President Donald Trump-backed Rep. Mary Miller defeated Rep. Rodney Davis for an Illinois House seat nomination in the newly…

2 years ago

Rep. Adam Kinzinger Receives Death Threats Over Jan. 6 Investigation

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Illinois) shared on Sunday that he and his family have received death threats over his role as…

2 years ago

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Dismisses Twitter Rumors Of Her Resignation

After rumors of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's resignation trended on Twitter Saturday night, Lightfoot responded on Sunday morning, confirming she…

4 years ago

GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s Family Calls Him A ‘Devil’s Army’ Member After Trump Conviction Vote

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Illinois) received a letter from his family disowning him after his vote to impeach former President Donald…

4 years ago