Stories by Rebecca Palmore

“I’m fed up with the status quo and politicians who divide us, promise us simple solutions, and deliver nothing,” says Dan Lipinski. Learn more about this candidate.

“We need solutions, not more politicians who think these are lifetime jobs,” says Thomas Rudbeck. Learn more about this candidate.

“The citizens of the first congressional district demand a representative that will meet with the president and share with him their concerns,” says Jimmy Lee Tillman, II. Learn more about this candidate.

“The treasurer should be an independent financial leader who represents the people of our state, not special interests,” says Mike Leheney. Learn more about this candidate.

“As a Libertarian I am the only independent choice – who better to watch the Democrats and Republicans than a Libertarian?” says Claire Ball. Learn more about this candidate.

“I’ve spent my political career working to keep taxes low and trying to reform Illinois’ pension crisis,” says Darlene Senger. Learn more about this candidate.

“If you like what I’ve done in less than two years, imagine what I can do in four,” says Susana Mendoza. Learn more about this candidate.

“I am offering a platform that considers all of your freedoms, all the time, and my only special interest is you,” says Steve Dutner. Learn more about this candidate.

“My opponent is a poster child for term limits and is seeking a record breaking sixth term, despite the fact that he has wanted to retire for a decade,” says Jason Helland. Learn more about this candidate.

“By returning to consumer driven markets, we will see healthcare costs go down,” says Bubba Harsy. Learn more about this candidate.

“You deserve an advocate who will be unafraid to make the tough choices and stand up to the career politicians in our state, and I will be that advocate,” says Erika Harold. Learn more about this candidate.

“I don’t think there’s been a time in America’s history when this position has been more important,” says Kwame Raoul. Learn more about this candidate.

“A lot of candidates say they want to be the mouthpiece for their party or their movement; I would like to be the earpiece,” says Sanj Mohip. Learn more about this candidate.

“I want to start fixing the problems in this state without putting the burden on the citizens of Illinois,” says Kash Jackson. Learn more about this candidate.

“You can’t overturn decades of mismanagement in just four years. We need another term to finish our fight for reform in Illinois,” says Evelyn Sanguinetti. Learn more about this candidate.

“This election isn't about Republican vs. Democrat. It’s about the people of Illinois vs. our corrupt political insiders,” says Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner. Learn more about this candidate.

“We need to lift up your voices, we need to bring people together to move our state forward,” says Juliana Stratton. Learn more about this candidate.

“We face big challenges, and under Bruce Rauner things have only gotten worse,” says JB Pritzker. Learn more about this candidate.

As the high-profile murder case heads to trial in September, a look at key events in the months and years since Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke fatally shot Laquan McDonald.

Registration and voting locations are now operating in each of Chicago's 50 wards. The polling places will operate through Monday, Nov. 7.  

Brendan Dassey, whose confession to involvement in the murder of Teresa Halbach was depicted in the wildly popular Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer,” may be released from prison by Thanksgiving. We hear from his post-trial attorney on the judge's ruling.

The WTTW organic garden is growing at an astonishing pace, with sweet corn towering over the plot and many vegetables ready for the grill. But if your own garden–like ours–is looking a little too lush, not to worry: There are easy ways to tame it, says Jeanne Nolan, the Organic Gardener.

Members of Chicago's Muslim and LGBTQ communities are grappling with the fallout from Sunday's attack at Pulse, a popular gay nightclub in Orlando that left a reported 49 dead and 53 injured. We speak with a local Muslim interfaith youth leader and a former employee of Pulse.

We get perspective on the business of interviewing from Mark Bazer, host of "The Interview Show," which airs Friday nights on WTTW starting this week.

As aldermen debate who should be allowed to investigate them, former City Council watchdog Faisal Khan talks about his time at City Hall and why he billed the city for a flat-screen TV.

The expansion of O'Hare Airport will move forward with a new runway in an agreement announced by Mayor Rahm Emanuel. But noise issues and no new terminals leave critics of the plan confounded. The City's Aviation Commissioner is here to explain.