Mary Ann Ahern

Fresh off a recent trip to Texas, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sat down for a 1-on-1 interview with NBC 5 Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern to discuss crime, the Chicago casino and much more.

Multiple controversies have erupted in the contentious Republican primary to become governor of Illinois, including one focused on a candidate’s text messages that described his views on former President Donald Trump. With early voting set to begin next week, the focus is on two candidates leading in the polls as of Friday, Illinois State Rep. Darren Bailey and Richard...

In one of his first one-on-one interviews since launching his campaign, Republican gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin sat down with NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern and discussed Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget, his handling of the pandemic, and more.

What should you be watching as results roll in? What are some of the biggest races in the state? NBC 5’s Kate Chappell and NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern break down election night across Illinois.

NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern describes the atmosphere in Iowa as technical issues delayed results.

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton talks to NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern about his resignation, memorable moments in his career and experiences working with other politicians.

NBC 5 political reporter asks Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his reaction to a controversy surrounding an explosive email from a confidant of House Speaker Michael Madigan hinting at a rape cover-up.

With the March 17 primary just three months away, Monday marked the deadline for petition challenges to try to kick opponents off the ballot. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the latest details.

Sen. Martin Sandoval has submitted his resignation to the Illinois Secretary of Senate’s office months after federal agents raided his office.

Illinois Sen. Martin Sandoval resigned as Transportation Committee chairman on Friday, the same day details were released about a search warrant executed at his home and office. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Federal agents sought items related to at least 70 separate people or entities when they raided the office of state Sen. Martin Sandoval late last month, according to an unredacted search warrant released by the Illinois Senate on Friday.

Federal agents were executing search warrants at multiple locations tied to Illinois Sen. Martin Sandoval Tuesday, according to a law enforcement source. Agents were seen at his district office in the 5800 block of West 35th Street in suburban Cicero, while a representative for BlueRoomStream, an online streaming service for events at the Illinois State Capitol, reported that there were...

As the Catholic Church reels from headlines of abuse, Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral looks to focus on healing by opening a chapter of the Maria Goretti Network and offering support to survivors of abuse.