Don Harmon and Emanuel “Chris” Welch seek 7th District State Central Committeeman office after Davis announces retirement.

More than seven months before votes are cast, Illinois’ 2026 political campaign season officially kicks off this week as ...

Rep. Jan Schakowsky said she won't be seeking a 15th term in the House, while Sen. Dick Durbin, the Senate's No. 2 Democrat, ...

Davis, 83, will leave Congress as one of the most senior members of the House of Representatives and the ranking member of ...

Davis' retirement adds to an already unsettled 2026 congressional landscape in Illinois, where there are now four open seats.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Congressman Danny Davis announce he will not seek reelection on Thursday morning. The 83-year-old made the announcement surrounded by family. Davis also endorsed State Representative ...

State Rep. La Shawn Ford, who has the endorsement of Davis, and city Treasurer Melissa Conyears Ervin are among the candidates vying for the suddenly open congressional seat.

US Rep. Danny Davis, a congressman since 1997, also announced he’s endorsing veteran state Rep. La Shawn Ford for the 7th ...

A dangerous heat wave has descended on Chicagoland this week, with extreme heat and humidity to persist through Thursday. Cooling centers available in the City of Chicago and greater Cook County ...

Chicago police are searching for a dog that was reportedly taken from his owner during an armed robbery on the Far South Side.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure intended to allow law enforcement to remove squatters without the need for a lengthy court eviction process.

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