Dan Petrella

Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois went back home where Republicans were ready to approve new congressional district boundaries. Meanwhile, California and other states are considering similar efforts. The redistricting free-for-all raises a lot of questions about representation and fairness.

It's difficult to budget for another year when there is little clarity on what the Trump Administration will do.

Chicago is playing host the Democratic National Convention for the first time since 1996.

The NFL team's effort to get a new stadium seems to be getting sacked by the governor's office and other state officials. Also a central Illinois prison could be re-built near Joliet, raising concerns in the community that's housed the facility.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson continue to spar over efforts to find housing for migrants who have arrived in Illinois.

There is more focus on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and his working relationship with Gov. J.B. Pritzker.