Bernie drops 2020 bid, setting up general election battle between Trump and Biden
Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, making Joe Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge President Donald Trump in a general election campaign that will be waged against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, making Joe Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge President Donald Trump in a general election campaign that will be waged against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bernie Sanders ends 2020 presidential bid
Sen. Bernie Sanders had dropped out of the 2020 presidential race.
Sen. Bernie Sanders had dropped out of the 2020 presidential race.
Voters head to polls for Wisconsin primary election despite coronavirus concerns
Despite concerns over coronavirus and an executive order by Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the polls must open Tuesday for primary voting.
Despite concerns over coronavirus and an executive order by Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the polls must open Tuesday for primary voting.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules governor cannot delay primary amid pandemic
While several states had scheduled primaries in recent weeks, Wisconsin is alone in moving ahead with in-person voting in the midst of the pandemic.
While several states had scheduled primaries in recent weeks, Wisconsin is alone in moving ahead with in-person voting in the midst of the pandemic.
Trump, Biden spoke by phone about coronavirus outbreak
The former vice president shared suggestions on the COVID-19 pandemic to President Donald Trump in the call, according to the Biden campaign.
The former vice president shared suggestions on the COVID-19 pandemic to President Donald Trump in the call, according to the Biden campaign.
Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks governor's move to delay primary election
Wisconsin’s presidential primary election will proceed Tuesday under an order from the state Supreme Court that came just hours after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers tried to postpone voting as part of a last-ditch effort amid growing fears over the coronavirus.
Wisconsin’s presidential primary election will proceed Tuesday under an order from the state Supreme Court that came just hours after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers tried to postpone voting as part of a last-ditch effort amid growing fears over the coronavirus.
Biden reportedly sought Obama's input on running mate
Joe Biden told dozens of donors that he spoke to Barack Obama about choosing a running mate.
Joe Biden told dozens of donors that he spoke to Barack Obama about choosing a running mate.
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.