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The MWRD Is Guaranteed To Welcome a Raft of New Commissioners as Democrats Lead Early Counts

With just one incumbent on the ballot and four seats up for grabs, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board of Commissioners is guaranteed to welcome a raft of new faces once votes are tallied Tuesday night.

Incumbent Sen. Tammy Duckworth Wins 2nd Term in U.S. Senate: AP

Duckworth, 54, was elected to the Senate in 2016 after serving two terms in the U.S House. Salvi, 63, is a Mundelein lawyer who has never before held elected office.

Live Election Results: Senate, Congress and Illinois State Races

Live updating election results for Senate, Congress, Illinois governor and other local races. 

Two-Page Ballots Create Confusion in Chicago, Some Voters Short-Changed

Voters should receive a Ballot A and Ballot B but in roughly two dozen precincts, an unknown number of people were only handed Ballot A, officials said. The problem has been corrected.

Powerball Ticket Sold in California Snags Record $2.04B Win

The $2.04 billion prize is for a winner who chooses an annuity, paid annually over 29 years. Nearly all winners instead opt for cash, which was valued at $997.6 million. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

Chicago Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing 6 Family Members in Gage Park Home

A judge on Monday sentenced a man to life in prison for killing six members of his family, including two young boys, inside their Chicago home in 2016.

Nov. 7, 2022 - Full Show

A rundown of some big Election Day races. What you need to know about the constitutional amendment on the ballot. The mayor’s budget passes City Council. And a student walkout at a local high school.

From State Offices to Control of Congress, Illinois Voters Have Plenty of Decisions to Make Election Day

Illinois voters on Tuesday will decide races ranging from who will be the next governor and secretary of state, to whether the state will amend its constitution. We break down the races. 

Students at Jones College Prep Protest Following Halloween Costume Controversy

The calls come following their principal’s response to a student who wore a military uniform costume on Halloween that was widely interpreted to represent a Nazi soldier. 

Illinois Voters to Decide If Workers’ Rights Amendment Will Be Added to State Constitution

The so-called “Workers’ Rights Amendment” aims to codify in the state constitution the right to form a union and collectively bargain over a host of issues. It would effectively prohibit any future anti-union legislation, like right-to-work laws.

Chicago City Council Approves Lightfoot’s $16.4B Budget After Tense Debate

The budget takes effect Jan. 1, 2023, approximately two months before Mayor Lori Lightfoot is set to ask voters for a second term as Chicago mayor, does not include a property tax hike to keep up with the soaring rate of inflation, or any other tax or fee hikes.

Crain’s Headlines: Walgreens Backs Purchase of VillageMD

Walgreens backs a deal to purchase a medical center company. The owners of a landmark hotel on Michigan Avenue are hunting for a buyer — again. And a new report finds Chicago’s affordable housing problem isn’t as bad as some other cities.

Brookfield Zoo Marks 100 Years Since Groundbreaking With Eye Toward the Future

Brookfield Zoo is celebrating a big milestone. It was a century ago when construction on the grounds began.

‘Native Truths’ Offer Fresh Perspective at the Field Museum

The Field Museum renovated its Native North America Hall and drastically shifted its focus. The new approach emphasizes story-telling and contemporary art – as well as historical items from the collection. The exhibition space is called “Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories.”

Walgreens Push Into Comprehensive Care Picks up Momentum

Walgreens extended its push into more comprehensive health care with its VillageMD unit acquiring another urgent and primary care chain, Summit Health-CityMD, in a deal worth close to $9 billion.