The U.S. Department of Justice strikes at Illinois’ immigration laws. And a debate over a controversial piece of art at the Chicago Cultural Center leads to an alderperson’s ejection.

With his help, the bustling community Hodge once knew is starting to come back, and he said his 10 years as mayor have flown by.

Hundreds of millions of dollars have been paid in cases involving 3 ex-cops: Jon Burge, Reynaldo Guevara and Ronald Watts. And more than 220 lawsuits are still pending. Beleaguered taxpayers might end ...

San Francisco's new mayor is working to remove a reform-minded police commissioner, after he refused to resign.

With no candidates in the Republican primary or independent contenders running the in the general election, the winner of the Democratic primary will be unopposed on April 1.

Elon Musk’s involvement in government affairs is an unprecedented, extralegal appointment and a direct affront to democratic ...