The recent letter to the Herald (4/28/2025) from Richard Epstein and Michael Rachlis, culture warriors for the Past, is a breathtaking example of why America in general, and Chicago in particular, can ...

Illinois will have its first new senator in a decade after voters in the 2026 midterm elections select someone to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, who has held the seat since 1997. The election ...

President Donald Trump fired longtime Librarian of Congress and Tallahassee native Carla Hayden on May 8, reportedly due to her focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.