WASHINGTON - After months of primaries, campaign events and fundraising pleas, the midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Washington and state capitals are finally here. Republicans are predicting a massive red wave as anxious...

Before embarking on a search for a new manager in early October, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn mapped out the likely path. "I think we are going to use this opportunity to get different perspectives," Hahn said. "A new way of looking at things...

NEW YORK (AP) - An 'œunauthorized, unvarnished'ť biography of billionaire hedge-fund manager Ray Dalio will be published next fall, authored by a Wall Street Journal investigative reporter whom the Bridgewater Associates founder has called biased an...

ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Inside the Tax Records of the .001% Much of the cardboard and paper goods strewn about our homes ...

This endorsement is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. As a Republican challenger for the Cook County Board presidency, Chicago attorney Robert Fioretti seems to be mounting an even feistier challenge to incumbent Toni Pre...

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Myles Jack never thought about going into coaching once his playing career is over. Then he met Brian Flores. There's something about the way the Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant coach carries himself that Jack, an in...

Bio Party: Republican Office sought: McHenry County Treasurer City: Crystal Lake Age: 63 Occupation: IT Consultant Previous offices held: McHenry College Board of Trustees (5 years) - Board Member and McHenry County Board Member - District 2 (8...

Editor's note: Candidate did not fill out questionnaire. Bio Party: Democrat Office sought: McHenry County Treasurer City: Age: Occupation: Previous offices held: Q&A Q: If you are an incumbent, describe your main contributions. ...

This candidate profile has been republished to include the correct photo of Michael Linder. Bio Party: Democrat Office sought: Kane County Board District 13 City: St. Charles Age: 73 Occupation: I'm a retired teacher and teacher union acti...

Bio Party: Republican Office sought: DuPage County Treasurer City: Wheaton Age: 82 Occupation: DuPage County Treasurer Previous offices held: DuPage County Board, DuPage County Forest Preserve, Mayor of Wheaton, Wheaton City Council Q&A Q...