The Libertarian candidate for governor has no illusions about winning. But a showing of five to 15 percent could cause Rauner trouble and give Grimm's party a better foothold. Read more
The candidate was an academic star who talked economics with Milton Friedman, worked and studied long hours, and successfully planned his future as a businessman and philanthropist. Read more
In his new memoir, Stress Test: Reflections on Financial Crises, the former treasury secretary portrays Rahm Emanuel as the key political player in a White House on the brink of economic meltdown. Read more
Locally, the senator praises Dick Durbin and skewers Jaime Dimon in A Fighting Chance. And nationally, the bestselling book may signal the start of a big campaign. Read more