Politics

Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot said ending the power of Aldermen to veto projects in their ward will be one of her first acts on taking office next month.

The Chicago Police officers union and many of the suburban police chiefs on Thursday called on Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to resign.

As Lori Lightfoot prepares to take the reins as mayor of Chicago, she’ll face a City Council that’s more diverse, more independent and maybe stronger.

Sponsoring state Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston the measure would get all families thinking about college.

With fewer than two dozen votes separating him from his challenger, 46th Ward Ald. James Cappleman may not find out if he gets another term until mid-month.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel greeted Mayor-Elect Lori Lightfoot at his Fifth Floor office in full view of cameras and reporters before the pair vanished behind closed doors.

Former Vice President Joe Biden acknowledged Wednesday that his tendency toward physical displays of affection and encouragement has made some women uncomfortable.

Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot and her opponent, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle appeared together Wednesday at Rainbow-PUSH.

Voter turnout in Tuesday's election was the lowest Kane County election officials have seen in recent years. Now, they're desperately searching for a solution.

Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot took part in the time-honored tradition of thanking voters on the morning after her historic win.