Brian Johnson, CEO of Equality Illinois, talks at a news conference Monday about legislation that would decriminalize sex work and better protect sex workers in Illinois. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times ...

CHICAGO — To enact his progressive agenda, Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking to Springfield for an assist, but powerful Speaker of the Illinois House Emanuel “Chris” Welch warns that money is ...

WBEZ and the Sun-Times asked every Chicago Board of Education member about their background and what they want the board to ...

WESTCHESTER, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has a warning for Mayor Brandon Johnson: getting help from Springfield this year could be an uphill battle. ABC7 Chicago ...

Jennifer Wolfthal, the author of “A Real Friend,” and her husband, Joseph Wolfthal, an engineer for Lockheed Martin, pleaded guilty on Jan. 13 to aggravated child abuse and neglect of a child ...

Johnson responded by defending his relationships in Springfield. He noted that he was a staffer to Illinois Senate President Don Harmon and said he had strong ties to Welch and other lawmakers. But ...

Now, as they head into two years of total Republican control over the federal government’s levers of power, the alliance between Johnson and Trump may prove to be one of the most important ...

The Ravens' surprising waiver claim for journeyman Diontae Johnson could result in an additional draft pick for Baltimore. Johnson, who was waived by Baltimore earlier this season, was claimed by ...

NORMAL — Settling into her new role as CEO of Girl Scouts Central Illinois, Jennifer Sedbrook is preparing for the busy cookie sale season for the nonprofit. Tucked away in the back of a coffee ...

The Houston Texans on Tuesday waived wide receiver Diontae Johnson as they prepare for their divisional-round playoff game on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. "Unfortunately, with Diontae ...

So, inside sources are claiming that things may be heating up with the two stars, and are insisting that they’re actually a great match for one another. They noted how Lopez allegedly “loves ...

Despite having its premiere cancelled due to the Los Angeles wildfires, “Unstoppable,” a new sports drama starring Jennifer Lopez, is now streaming on Prime Video. Emmy award winner ...