Chicago Politics

The House advanced on Monday a resolution to disapprove of conduct by Illinois Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García over the timing of his announcement to not seek reelection.

The Chicago City Council’s Finance Committee voted down Mayor Brandon Johnson’s revenue plan for the city budget Monday.

In a rare move, a Democratic member called on the U.S. House of Representatives to disapprove of the behavior of a fellow Democrat, Illinois U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.

The longest government shutdown in United States history could soon end, but it will require the House of Representatives to pass a funding bill.

A spokesperson is disputing reporting from multiple outlets that CBP commander Gregory Bovino and numerous federal agents are preparing to leave Chicago.

Illinois’ senior U.S. senator, Dick Durbin, defended his vote to reopen the federal government after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Republican candidate Darren Bailey announced Monday he plans to stay in Illinois’ gubernatorial race following the loss of four family members in a helicopter crash last month.

Illinois’ senators were divided late Sunday as the Senate voted on the first steps to end the government shutdown.

While several states are holding some big elections Tuesday, Illinois isn’t one of them. But there are some major races coming soon.

A long-awaited train connecting Chicago with the Quad Cities is a big step closer to reality after a massive transit bill passed in Springfield.

The city official responsible for putting on some of Chicago’s biggest festivals resigned abruptly last month, the same official NBC Chicago has been asking questions about for months.

In an overnight marathon session, the Illinois General Assembly has passed a massive $1.5 billion bill to address a looming mass transit “fiscal cliff.”

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced a plan to commit up to $50 million to provide loans to unpaid federal workers during the government shutdown.