Daley's announcement has little effect on Madigan

So, what effect does Bill Daley's announcement for governor have on his potential rival Attorney General Lisa Madigan? Read More

Gov. Quinn announces Stanley Cup wager with Mass. Gov. Patrick

Governor Pat Quinn has announced the wager he made with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick concerning the Stanley Cup Final. Read More

Emanuel: Daley is a friend but focus is on being mayor

So where is Mayor Emanuel on Bill Daley's candidacy for governor? Read More

Emanuel: Daley is a friend but focus is on being mayor

So where is Mayor Emanuel on Bill Daley's candidacy for governor? Read More

Blackhawks fan grows 'playoff lawn'

Hockey fans have heard of playoff beards, but a playoff lawn? One Blackhawks fan in Park Ridge decided to be the first to grow his front lawn in support of his hometown team. Read More

Roskam introduces bipartisan Medicare fraud bill

Bipartisan legislation was intruduced Tuesday to combat and prevent waste, fraud and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid. Read More

Rauner: Illinois needs a change from 'the same old political dynasties'

Hours after Bill Daley announced he was forming an exploratory committee for a possible gubernatorial run, Republican candidate Bruce Rauner released a statement. Read More

1 dead, 11 wounded in shootings across the city

One woman was killed and at least 11 others were wounded by gunfire in separate shootings across the city Monday afternoon and evening. Read More

Bill Daley forms exploratory committee with eye toward taking on Quinn

Taking aim at the Legislature’s inability to move on key issues, former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley will announce Tuesday that he’s eyeing a challenge to Gov. Pat Quinn in the Democratic pri Read More

Senate panel OKs Penny Pritzker as Commerce secretary

Penny Pritzker's nomination to be the next Commerce Secretary advanced to the full Senate on Monday, following the unanimous approval of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, Read More