Jim Oberweis declared winner of 14th District GOP primary
With 100 percent of the precincts reporting, Jim Oberweis garnered nearly 26 percent of votes cast Tuesday among the seven candidates in the race.
With 100 percent of the precincts reporting, Jim Oberweis garnered nearly 26 percent of votes cast Tuesday among the seven candidates in the race.
Indiana postpones May 5 primary due to coronavirus threat
Indiana political leaders say they decided to postpone the state's May 5 primary because of concern about the coronavirus pandemic.
Indiana political leaders say they decided to postpone the state's May 5 primary because of concern about the coronavirus pandemic.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard ends 2020 presidential bid, endorses Biden
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has ended her 2020 presidential campaign.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has ended her 2020 presidential campaign.
Bernie Sanders will ‘assess his campaign' as Biden solidifies formidable lead
Hours after Biden cruised through Arizona, Florida and Illinois, Sanders' campaign manager Faiz Shakir said the self-avowed democratic socialist was assessing his options.
Hours after Biden cruised through Arizona, Florida and Illinois, Sanders' campaign manager Faiz Shakir said the self-avowed democratic socialist was assessing his options.
Takeaways from Illinois' primary election results
Professor Stephen Caliendo from North Central College joins Good Day Chicago to provide his analysis on Tuesday night's primary results across Illinois.
Professor Stephen Caliendo from North Central College joins Good Day Chicago to provide his analysis on Tuesday night's primary results across Illinois.
Kim Foxx wins primary after Conway concedes in race for Cook County State's Attorney
Kim Foxx, the Chicago area’s top prosecutor, won the Democratic nomination Tuesday against three challengers who zeroed in on her handling of the Jussie Smollett criminal case.
Kim Foxx, the Chicago area’s top prosecutor, won the Democratic nomination Tuesday against three challengers who zeroed in on her handling of the Jussie Smollett criminal case.
Joe Biden wins Illinois primary, widening lead over Bernie Sanders
Joe Biden has won the Illinois Democratic Primary over Bernie Sanders.
Joe Biden has won the Illinois Democratic Primary over Bernie Sanders.
President Trump clinches GOP nomination with Tuesday primary wins
President Donald Trump has clinched the Republican Party nomination, surpassing the necessary delegate threshold.
President Donald Trump has clinched the Republican Party nomination, surpassing the necessary delegate threshold.
Illinois Primary results
Illinois is holding its presidential nomination primary on Tuesday, March 17. Here is a look at the Illinois Primary results.
Illinois is holding its presidential nomination primary on Tuesday, March 17. Here is a look at the Illinois Primary results.
Virtual rallies, line spacing: Illinois votes amid coronavirus pandemic
Polls opened at 6 a.m. across Illinois and will close at 7 p.m.
Polls opened at 6 a.m. across Illinois and will close at 7 p.m.
How COVID-19 is affecting the Illinois primary
Political consultant Thom Serafin joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the impact the coronavirus could have on voter turnout in Illinois.
Political consultant Thom Serafin joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the impact the coronavirus could have on voter turnout in Illinois.
Illinois governor: Election still on, despite virus concerns
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that Illinois’ primary election won’t be postponed, even as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state reached triple digits, the legislative session was halted and the federal government suggested avoiding gatherings of 10 people or more.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that Illinois’ primary election won’t be postponed, even as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state reached triple digits, the legislative session was halted and the federal government suggested avoiding gatherings of 10 people or more.
Detainees walk out of cells, into voting booths in Chicago
Sirjerathan Wilson never thought it was worth the trouble to vote and never had. But inside Cook County Jail, Wilson sees it differently: voting is a chance to remind himself that his opinion matters and to show his family that he’s doing more than just letting one day bleed into the next.
Sirjerathan Wilson never thought it was worth the trouble to vote and never had. But inside Cook County Jail, Wilson sees it differently: voting is a chance to remind himself that his opinion matters and to show his family that he’s doing more than just letting one day bleed into the next.
Pritzker endorses Biden on eve of Illinois primary
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker endorsed Joe Biden for president on the eve of his state’s primary, saying Monday that the Democratic former vice president “is the right candidate to beat Donald Trump and lead us into a new era.”
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker endorsed Joe Biden for president on the eve of his state’s primary, saying Monday that the Democratic former vice president “is the right candidate to beat Donald Trump and lead us into a new era.”
Illinois primary election to go on as scheduled this Tuesday
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the importance in voting in Tuesday's primary.
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the importance in voting in Tuesday's primary.
Chicago breaks primary election record for early voting
The record-setting numbers come as the CDC warns people against congregating in groups of 50 or more for the next eight weeks, and the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois rose to 93.
The record-setting numbers come as the CDC warns people against congregating in groups of 50 or more for the next eight weeks, and the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois rose to 93.
Biden promises to name a woman as running mate if chosen as nominee
If former Vice President Joe Biden wins in Illinois and three other states on Tuesday, he will effectively become the Democratic party's presumptive nominee. Trying to prevent that, Sen. Bernie Sanders invoked Biden's work years ago on a failed budget deal that would have cut some social security benefits during a debate on Sunday night.
If former Vice President Joe Biden wins in Illinois and three other states on Tuesday, he will effectively become the Democratic party's presumptive nominee. Trying to prevent that, Sen. Bernie Sanders invoked Biden's work years ago on a failed budget deal that would have cut some social security benefits during a debate on Sunday night.
Primary election in Illinois will happen as planned on Tuesday
The Democratic governor of Illinois and Republican governor of Ohio on Sunday both said that their primary elections scheduled for Tuesday would go forward as planned in spite of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Democratic governor of Illinois and Republican governor of Ohio on Sunday both said that their primary elections scheduled for Tuesday would go forward as planned in spite of the coronavirus outbreak.
Governor Pritzker says Tuesday's presidential primary will go on
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Sunday confirmed the states’ presidential primary will continue as scheduled on Tuesday, even amidst the coronavirus outbreak.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Sunday confirmed the states’ presidential primary will continue as scheduled on Tuesday, even amidst the coronavirus outbreak.
Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders blast Trump amid coronavirus concerns
Joe Biden blasted President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus outbreak on Thursday and outlined how he would combat the threat differently by relying more heavily on global alliances and listening more closely to the recommendations of scientists.
Joe Biden blasted President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus outbreak on Thursday and outlined how he would combat the threat differently by relying more heavily on global alliances and listening more closely to the recommendations of scientists.