1983: Harold Washington was elected Chicago’s first Black mayor. Washington, a U.S. representative who also served in the ...

A big focus here in Arlington Heights is a possible move by the Chicago Bears to a proposed new stadium the old Arlington ...

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

Consolidated elections are taking place across Illinois on Tuesday, with some of the state's biggest communities casting ...

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss hugs a supporter at his election night party at Bluestone restaurant, April 1, 2025, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Evanston voters appear to want to keep ...

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

Democrat Jason House is projected to win the Dolton mayoral election with 100% of precincts reporting, according voting ...

Good morning, Chicago. It’s Election Day in some suburbs, with races ranging from mayoral to referendums. The races we’re closely watching include Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin seeking reelection. Irvin ...

Incumbent Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin conceded the race to challenger Aurora Alderman John Laesch on Tuesday night.

With Mayor Tom Hayes not seeking reelection, Arlington Heights voters will choose between Tom Schwingbeck, Jim Tinaglia, and ...