In west suburban Aurora, two-term Republican Mayor Richard Irvin is facing Democratic challenger John Laesch, an Aurora ...

The Faith by Plate Act, also known as the Halal/Kosher bill, ensures that public schools and state-owned or state-operated facilities, such as prisons and hospitals that provide food services or ...

Big elections will take place in some Chicago-area suburbs Tuesday for Election Day, including races for mayor, village ...

These sections surround the city's compact downtown area – the Loop. For help navigating the city's various neighborhoods, sign up for one of the best Chicago walking tours. Accessible via all L ...

Municipal elections throughout the Chicago area loom, and it’s gratifying that most of these contests are dominated by inherently local issues such as property taxes and economic development ...