Election Central | Audacy

Palm Card: A third Chicago mayor stumped by longstanding parking meter mess

January 25, 2026
Ex-mayor Emanuel pitches government retirement age '75 years old? Done!' says former ambassador: Durbin weighs in

January 22, 2026
Mayor: Chicago not eyeing parking meter buyback Cost, borrowing among factors in decision not to bid for remainder of contract

January 20, 2026
Recent postal service changes could disrupt mail-in voting, county clerks warn <em>Thousands of votes could be invalidated if not received in time</em><br /><br />

January 15, 2026
IL congresswoman Robin Kelly files articles of impeachment against Sec. Kristi Noem: "She needs to be held accountable for her actions

January 14, 2026
Gov. Pritzker touts Bears stadium talk, but Indiana's in play Team surveying season-ticket holders about drive across state line

January 13, 2026
Former CPS principal and network chief defrauded district of nearly $89K, watchdog finds An annual report from the CPS inspector general’s office finds new cases in which staffers bilked the district. It also details how CPS agreed to repay the federal government $1 million after submitting false data on participation of Native American students in a grant-funded program.

January 7, 2026
Mayor Johnson shrugs off campaign fundraising questions Says he's focused on his priorities; notes '23 opponent outspent him, still lost

January 6, 2026
Raoul among Illinois leaders to speak at Jan 6th anniversary hearing

January 6, 2026
CHA's top CEO candidate withdraws application The candidate, Jillian Baldwin, was one of six finalists being considered for the CEO position but decided to remain as the head of a housing authority in Connecticut.

January 6, 2026