The “presidential lean” of a state can, over time, help us quantify its political trajectory.— Much of the Heartland and Midwest has come to lean more to the GOP over the past two decades, though the ...

Five takeaways from the latest campaign fundraising reports: Totals raise questions about two key senators Fundraising ...

Since the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 was passed in the late 90s, immigration ...

The quarterly reports submitted to the Federal Elections Commission shed light on how candidates are spending money as well ...

Illinois agencies can do more to procure contracts with Black-owned businesses, especially the Department of Corrections.

On the Democrat side, four other candidates have filed with the FEC: Kevin Ryan, a Marine veteran and diplomat; Christopher ...

Home ownership is often one of life’s most significant investments, but if you’re willing to branch out beyond major metro areas, you might find some serious value for your money.

Republican State Representative Wayne Rosenthal says he will seek re-election next year. Rosenthal is from Morrisonville and ...

A dispute over an urban park is threatening to fracture San Francisco’s coalition of moderate Democrats, who’ve successfully ...

Using the term coined by Lewis, "Good Trouble" refers to the act of coming together peacefully to challenge injustice and ...

Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a seasoned federal prosecutor, has been fired by the Justice ...

The National Urban League has issued its starkest warning yet about the state of Black America, declaring a "state of emergency" in its 2025 State of Black America report titled State of Emergency: ...