Beckwith, Indivisible NWI spar over Lake County elections event By Alexandra Kukulka March 24, 2026 at 3:06 p.m. Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and Indivisible NWI are trading barbs about the latter group's presence...
President Donald Trump casts Florida mail ballot as he pushes Congress to severely limit that voting option By Bill Barrow March 24, 2026 at 8:24 a.m. President Donald Trump has cast another mail ballot in Florida as he continues to publicly...
US Supreme Court weighs post-Election Day ballot counting in case that could affect Illinois and other states By Rick Pearson March 23, 2026 at 5:53 p.m. The case brought by the Republican National Committee challenges a Mississippi law allowing ballots cast...
Experts: SAVE America bill would require more documentation to vote By Alexandra Kukulka March 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. As the Senate began to debate a stricter voter registration bill this week, voter rights...
Patrick Hanley declares win to succeed Laura Fine in state Senate Democratic primary By Claire Murphy March 20, 2026 at 11:34 a.m. Patrick Hanley narrowly secured the Democratic primary victory to succeed Laura Fine in the 9th...
Independents seek opening in 4th District, upended by US Rep. García’s controversial retirement By Dan Petrella March 20, 2026 at 1:02 p.m. The race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García is emerging as the most...
Niles voters unofficially agree with free bus rides continuing, reject other advisory referendum questions By Elizabeth Schiele March 20, 2026 at 9:10 a.m. Niles voters agreed the village should continue its free bus service but rejected two other...
North Side lawmaker Margaret Croke secures Democratic nomination for Illinois comptroller By Jeremy Gorner March 19, 2026 at 7:55 p.m. State Rep. Margaret Croke of Chicago, backed by Gov. JB Pritzker, narrowly led the race...
More than $30M in outside spending shaped Illinois primaries, but wins were a split for big-monied interests By Olivia Olander March 19, 2026 at 5:27 p.m. Political action committees with unlimited raising and spending power poured nearly $33 million into a...
As Daniel Biss likely heads to Congress, who will be the next Evanston mayor? By Claire Murphy March 19, 2026 at 4:31 p.m. With Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss likely headed to Congress, special election may be needed to...