Democrats Biden, Durbin, Newman win in Illinois

Former Vice President Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in Illinois and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won reelection on Tuesday, continuing a pattern of Democratic dominance in the state.

Durbin re-elected to the US Senate: AP

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, the second highest ranking Democratic senator, was re-elected into the Senate Tuesday night.

17 suburban precincts extend voting until 8:00 p.m.

The Clerk's Office has received a court order to permit 17 suburban Cook County precincts to extend voting by one hour to 8:00 p.m. because of polling place changes and late openings.

Wabash Avenue bridge near Trump Tower blocked for election night

City officials have blocked access to the Wabash Avenue bridge Tuesday evening in a preemptive move to ward off election-night unrest near Trump Tower.

Republican Holcomb wins reelection as Indiana governor

Republicans won continued control of the Indiana governor’s office as voters cast the final ballots Tuesday, although Democrats had some chances to claw back to greater political relevance in the state.

Sprinkler floods West Town polling place, ballots believed safe

A faulty sprinkler system flooded a West Town polling place Tuesday afternoon, forcing voters to relocate to a new site.

Judge orders USPS to sweep for delayed ballots in key battleground states

U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan has ordered the United States Postal Service to sweep some of its facilities Tuesday afternoon in search of delayed ballots.

Election Day 2020: Americans cast final ballots in race between Trump, Biden

Millions of voters will head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the race between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, as well as other key races that could potentially shift the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott becomes first Republican governor to acknowledge voting for Biden

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott says he voted for Joe Biden for president, making him the first Republican governor in the nation to acknowledge voting for the Democratic presidential candidate.

Election Day: Mariachi bands play for voters waiting in line

As voters waited in line to cast their ballots in the 2020 election, mariachi bands in multiple states were keeping spirits high.

Election Day robocalls are voter suppression tactic, officials warn

FBI officials were investigating a series of robocalls across multiple states that purportedly urge people to “stay home and stay safe” on Election Day.

What to watch for tonight as election results arrive
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Political analyst Thom Serafin explains what the average viewer should be looking for as tonight's voting results come in.

These stores, restaurants are CLOSED on Election Day

On Election Day, business goes on as usual for the most part. But some establishments are shuttering their doors so employees can cast their ballots.