La Shawn Ford, the progressive state lawmaker who survived a crowded primary and millions in outside spending, faces only token opposition from Republican Chad Koppie in Illinois’ 7th District as ...

After nearly 14 years representing the 84th District in the Illinois House, the Oswego resident has filed her petition to run for village trustee in her hometown in next spring’s election.

The latest Chicago Media Report details plans by John Kass to end his online venture, Horace Grant’s new sports talk show and ...

Ahmed Everette scores winning TD on 12-yard run to clinch 31-28 win over Elgin for Reavis’ first playoff victory since 2015.

Kenneth Montano gets rewarded for hanging around net and scored winner as East Aurora beats Oswego East 1-0 in Class 3A sectional semifinal.

Kevin O’Brien, of Homewood, is the first Special Olympics representative join Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of ...

When young girls grow up, they will likely earn less than their male counterparts and hold fewer seats in the government.

The US has won 44% of Nobel science prizes. But that dominance has not always existed, and it may not continue to.

Aubrey Martinez delivers 11 digs, five kills and five aces in St. Laurence’s 25-7, 25-13 win over Reavis in Class 4A regional semifinals.

The Chicago school board campaign has become typical rough-and-tumble politics and candidates are throwing punches.

Leo Corral leads run-oriented Aurora Central Catholic with 1,138 all-purpose yards heading into Class 4A first-round playoff game.

After tallying more than 2,000 votes, we’re thrilled to announce the 13 finalists for this year’s Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest.