The most recent poll in the Chicago mayoral contest places City Clerk Miguel del Valle at a distant third.

Will there be a mayoral run-off?

The decision on whether or not to abolish the death penalty in Illinois rests in Gov. Pat Quinn's hands.

The race for mayor has gotten testy in the last few weeks.

Traveling the state of Illinois has resulted in the most comprehensive survey yet on the birds of Illinois.

More than 50 years after his tragic death, Buddy Holly continues to thrill many fans. Eddie Arruza talks with author Gary W.

The ACLU is concerned over the number of surveillance cameras placed around the city.

Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins made headlines when she engaged in a war of words with her mayoral opponent, Carol Moseley Braun.

Had you even heard the term "thundersnow" before last week's blizzard?

What's it like to be a soccer mom with a global conscience?

Eight times a week, heavyweights at the Steppenwolf Theatre clash over the question: "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" On the Art Beat,

Elected leaders' budgets are being unveiled this week in response to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's mandate to curb spend

She's been making headlines with her campaign for mayor. We talk to Carol Moseley Braun about the hard-fought race.