The three candidates for Chicago school board president have varied plans improving student success in Chicago Public Schools.

Last quarter Mayor Brandon Johnson pulled in one of the lowest fundraising hauls out of the declared 2027 mayoral field.

Hancock High School grad Alexander Angeles is running against police detective Juan Ignacio Gonzalez for an open seat on the Chicago school board.

Investments in pharmaceutical companies made on behalf of President Donald Trump increased significantly after he returned to the White House last year, according to a report from congressional Democrats.

Republican Christine McGovern and former 35th District Rep. Frances Hurley face each other in a race to replace for former Sen. Bill Cunningham in the 18th District.

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon visited Oak Park and River Forest High School to encourage student election judges and early voting.

Partial returns released before the Nov. 3 election show Gov. JB Pritzker paid $2.2 million in federal income tax. Records for trusts holding much of his fortune remain secret; GOP rival Darren Bailey hasn’t released his returns.

Federal authorities are investigating letters with “suspicious substances” that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide.