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John Byrne

John Byrne is a senior content editor. Prior to joining the Tribune, he worked for the Post-Tribune in Northwest Indiana. He lives in Chicago.

Candidate Natalie Toro at the Hamlin Park field house in Chicago on July 10, 2023, as the Democratic Party's 20th District State Senate District Committee conducts in-person interviews to fill the vacancy.

In fight for Illinois Senate seat, divisions among Democrats on display

July 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

Newly minted Illinois state Sen. Natalie Toro was posing proudly for photos with Senate President Don Harmon earlier this week in a sweltering gym on Chicago's North Side when a...

With her manager Isabel Alter, left, then-candidate for Illinois's 7th Congressional District Kina Collins in the Galewood neighborhood of Chicago on May 29, 2022. She's planning a third run for the seat.

Kina Collins announces third straight run for Congress against veteran US Rep. Danny Davis

July 11, 2023 at 2:37 a.m.

Kina Collins hopes three is her magic number as she runs again to represent a U.S. congressional seat stretching through Chicago's West Side that has been held by U.S. Rep....

Morning sunlight hits the United Center and the Chicago skyline on April 26, 2023. The city will host the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

West Siders want a seat at the table when Democratic National Convention comes to Chicago: ‘It’s important that they invest in our people’

January 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

The Democratic National Convention will descend on the United Center next August like a made-for-TV political Cirque du Soleil spectacle, putting a spotlight on Chicago. For residents of the proud...

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on April 18, 2023.

FBI searched Ald. Jim Gardiner’s text messages amid probe into alleged $5,000 cash payment from developer, court records show

May 2, 2023 at 12:20 a.m.

Federal investigators sought and were granted access to Northwest Side Ald. Jim Gardiner's text messages a little over a year after he took office, as part of an investigation into...

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In fight for Illinois Senate seat, divisions among Democrats on display

Kina Collins announces third straight run for Congress against veteran US Rep. Danny Davis

West Siders want a seat at the table when Democratic National Convention comes to Chicago: ‘It’s important that they invest in our people’

Illinois to offer credit monitoring for those affected by cyberattack against state and others

City Ethics Board to seek changes to contractor oversight following Tribune report

An important early test for Mayor Brandon Johnson: Reopening the city’s mental health clinics

While DNC coming to Chicago might provide good vibes, experts say economic boost might be overhyped

Mayor Brandon Johnson to new City Council: Congrats, now let’s collaborate

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson pushes his own plan to reshape City Council

FBI searched Ald. Jim Gardiner’s text messages amid probe into alleged $5,000 cash payment from developer, court records show