Election 2024

Organized labor has been everywhere at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, from the main stage to the Illinois delegation’s morning breakfast gatherings.

Despite being on the radar of the feds during both nominating events this year, Cook County prosecutors declined to charge Juan Pablo Zaldua-Vargas with a felony.

Gov. JB Pritzker has presidential ambitions — and his vetting when he was under consideration to serve as Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ running mate and this week’s Democratic National Convention have put a huge spotlight on the second-term governor.

A billionaire who backs progressive policies, Pritzker remarks tonight could enhance his national recognition and sharpen his critiques of Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris, who wasn’t even her party’s nominee for president a month ago, has chosen Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, officially ending the veepstakes—at least for now. Why this makes sense from a political science perspective.

COMMENTARY - Recent events may have proven political parties do matter.

Party chair, national committee representatives all stepping down

Illinois National Republican Committeeman Richard Porter berated the scandal-plagued Florida congressman for trying to embarrass former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during a television interview.

Incoming leader’s advice comes after outgoing chair cited intraparty tension in resignation letter

Former N.Y. congressman tells delegates there are persuadable voters in Democratic camps