A Chicago alderman accused of abusing his power has been placed in the spotlight after a government watchdog published an investigation on its website.

A Park Ridge entrepreneur is hoping to take on incumbent Marty Moylan (D-Des Plaines) in Illinois' 55th House District while can still afford to live in Illinois.

The president of an industry science non-profit is urging anyone worried about pesticide use in city parks to contact the authorities: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

C. Douglas Love knows racism remains an issue in America, but it sometimes seems to drive the conversation rather than being part of it, he says.

The words "dirt" and "rumor" seemingly shouldn't be tossed around in a "fraternal" election, but nothing about the heated contest for president of the Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge 7 is routine.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's request to Moody's Investors Services to reconsider the poor rating it gave the city has been met with concerns that if he gets his way, it could end up being worse for Chicago.

Benjamin Wolf, a former FBI agent and U.S. diplomat, recently announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress.

Many have spoken out against Illinois Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) due to recent decisions she’s made as Senate minority leader.