Content warning: This article contains mentions of child sexual assault. Illinois was set to be the first state to eliminate cash bail at the start of this year, but a December circuit court ruling...

Content warning: this article mentions gun violence and death. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Tuesday banning the sale and distribution of assault weapons in Illinois, effective immediately. Illinois...

Illinois’ inauguration took place Monday, marking the start of state politicians’ new terms. Here’s an overview of key politicians representing Evanston who were sworn in.  Governor: J.B. Pritzker Governor...

U.S. House Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) won the congressional seat for Illinois’ 9th District with 70.5% of the vote and 87% of the vote in, securing her seat for the 13th consecutive election.  Her...

U.S. House representative Jan Schakowsky won the congressional seat for Illinois’ 9th district with 74.1% of the total vote at 10:05 p.m., securing her seat for the 13th consecutive election.  Her...