It’s not inevitable that we’ll stall or go backward on climate progress in the next four years. States can do far more to accelerate the energy transition than most people appreciate.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker warned Joe Biden has to prove himself once more.

Thomas was not happy the Supreme Court declined to hear arguments against an assault weapons ban in Illinois.

The Chicago police seem to be directly warning protesters ahead of the Democratic National Convention.

A third state has determined Trump committed insurrection.

The Supreme Court has declined to block an assault weapons ban in Illinois ... for now.

Paul Vallas has locked arms with the police, associated with an anti-LGBTQ group, and been mired in scandals. So why is he leading ahead of Tuesday’s election in the overwhelmingly Democratic city?

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a statewide ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, a few months after the mass shooting in Highland Park.

Immigrant workers who got emergency care are struggling, months later, with more symptoms and no doctor.

The most distinctive voice in blogging returns with a third essay collection, “Wow, No Thank You.”

New Jersey is the latest state to subsidize aging reactors with credits designated for clean energy.

The rural town south of Chicago is now a crucial stop for Amazon, Wal-Mart, IKEA, Home Depot, and other giant retailers. Developers had promised growth and good jobs. So why is everyone so miserable?

Sean Casten's win in Illinois's 6th Congressional District is a lesson for the Democratic Party.

How one American city chose to tackle crime, combat racism, and reckon with the legacy of police brutality

The push to enshrine women's rights in the Constitution is about to hit an important milestone. But can it overcome the political and legal obstacles?

Why are Democrats backing a billionaire venture capitalist in one of 2018's most critical races?

A declaration of independence from Trump's America.