Bustos, who led Democrats’ campaign arm, won’t run again
CHICAGO — Rep. Cheri Bustos of Illinois, one of the few congressional Democrats from rural America, said Friday that she will not seek reelection...
U. of Illinois official to be next U. of Iowa president
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa's governing board on Friday picked the University of Illinois System's No. 2 official to be the...
Questions and anger over Chicago’s lack of foot chase policy
CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department was well aware of how dangerous foot chases could be long before officers shot and killed two people...
Black cemeteries are reflection of deep segregation history
CHICAGO — As a child, Linda Davis and her mother broke clay pots over the gravesites of their ancestors, allowing the flowers in them...
White farmers sue seeking government loan forgiveness
MADISON, Wis. — A group of Midwestern farmers sued the federal government Thursday alleging they can't participate in a COVID-19 loan forgiveness program because...
People of color more exposed than whites to air pollution
Across America, people of color are exposed to more air pollution than whites from industry, vehicles, construction and many other sources, a new study...
EXPLAINER: What to know about the Giuliani investigation
NEW YORK — The long-running federal investigation into Rudy Giuliani's dealings in Ukraine moved back into public view Wednesday when federal agents seized electronic...
Chicago stages drive-through Wagner in underground garage
CHICAGO — Amid signs pointing “To Elevator” and advising drivers to “Take Parking Ticket With You,” the Rhinemaidens lament the theft of their gold,...
Oil pipeline disputes raise tensions between U.S. and Canada
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Months after President Joe Biden snubbed Canadian officials by canceling Keystone XL, an impending showdown over a second crude oil...
Chicago braces for release of another police shooting video
CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday called for calm ahead of the release of video showing police fatally shoot a 22-year-old man...
