A new poll shows Democrats losing support among young voters, as critics like Brett Cooper say the party is out of touch with ...

There promises to be nothing boring about the Illinois race to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, who will retire in 2027 after ...

The endorsement came just a day after Stratton announced her candidacy and two days after Durbin announced he would not seek ...

WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big political stories from the week. This week’s topics include a Milwaukee judge being held in federal custody for ...

Plus, a rare Senate seat opens up in Illinois and a very exciting (and bittersweet) announcement in this week’s 3-Minute Read ...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announces he won’t seek another term — setting off a scramble for the rare open seat. And Mayor Brandon ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Governor JB Pritzker endorsed Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate Friday. The governor made the announcement in front of BrightStar Church on the South Side ...

Other liberal senators that are reportedly considering Senate Minority Whip include Minnesota's Amy Klobuchar and Washington's Patty Murray.

WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss several big political stories from the week. This week’s topics include a Milwaukee judge being held in federal ...

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton has announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate, with a focus on protecting the ...

The lone candidate to officially declare a run for senate to replace Sen. Dick Durbin already has the backing of the state's top Democrat.

Bessent tension boils over This week Axios reported on an alleged “shouting match” between Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary ...