At 17 years old, Melissa Loch has never cast a ballot. It’s something the politically minded Arlington Heights student is eager to do for the first time this year. But she’s not stopping there. Loch ...

Does wild-card result influence view of the season? Why aren’t they playing on Sunday? Chicago Bears Q&A: Does wild-card result influence view of the season? Why aren't they playing on Sunday? How far ...

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon unveiled a new “smart” ballot drop box yesterday, stating she intends to use it for the March 2026 primary election and see if it can be implemented on a larger scale ...

1. Please tell us about yourself, your background and why you believe you are qualified to hold this office. I am an attorney and a longtime advocate for social justice. I have lived in Chicago most ...

Some 150 students from two dozen high schools across Cook County aren’t just learning about elections in their civics classes. They’ll soon help run them. Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon and her staff ...

In a historic decision, a federal judge Thursday ended the half-century-old anti-patronage case launched to fight the stubborn and unfair use of politics to decide most hiring, firing, and promotion ...