Illinois governor candidate stands by ad blasted as racist
A Republican lawmaker trying to unseat Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is standing by a campaign ad that has been blasted as racist and homophobic, despite the state party chairman's call...
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Ex-Illinois Rep. John Anderson, who ran for president, dies
Former longtime Illinois Rep. John Anderson, who ran for president as an independent in 1980, has died at age 95.
Advocates say Chicago police crisis training has languished
Advocates say Chicago police crisis training has languished
Chicago mayor apologizes for teen’s death, vows reforms
Chicago mayor apologizes for teen's death, vows reforms
Protesters march peacefully in Ferguson on fourth day of calm
Protesters march peacefully in Ferguson on fourth day of calm
Pension fight could create deeper fiscal hole for Illinois
Pension fight could create deeper fiscal hole for Illinois
Chicago to close 54 schools amid $1 billion budget shortfall
Chicago to close 54 schools amid $1 billion budget shortfall
Jesse Jackson Jr.’s downfall tied to objects, not power
Jesse Jackson Jr.'s downfall tied to objects, not power
Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk to return to work year after major stroke
Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk to return to work year after major stroke
Suburban Chicago mom fatally stabs 7-year-old son, 5-year-old girl
Suburban Chicago mom fatally stabs 7-year-old son, 5-year-old girl