New Rauner ad depicts Pritzker, Madigan wedding: 'I now pronounce Illinois F***ed'
There’s a growing backlash from Democrats in response to a controversial attack ad from Governor Bruce Rauner blasting JB Pritzker.
There’s a growing backlash from Democrats in response to a controversial attack ad from Governor Bruce Rauner blasting JB Pritzker.
Obama rails against Republicans, rallies Democrats in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Former President Barack Obama delivered a biting critique of Republicans in Washington and President Donald Trump's administration on Monday but avoided mentioning his successor by name.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Former President Barack Obama delivered a biting critique of Republicans in Washington and President Donald Trump's administration on Monday but avoided mentioning his successor by name.
Pritzker campaign workers file lawsuit claiming racial discrimination
Ten campaign staffers who work for Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker filed a civil lawsuit, alleging racial discrimination and harassment.
Ten campaign staffers who work for Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker filed a civil lawsuit, alleging racial discrimination and harassment.
At dueling events, Trump and Biden keeping focus on Nevada
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, a potential White House challenger in 2020, are making election pushes several hundred miles apart from each other in pivotal Nevada, where early voting was beginning Saturday.
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, a potential White House challenger in 2020, are making election pushes several hundred miles apart from each other in pivotal Nevada, where early voting was beginning Saturday.
Chance the Rapper endorses Amara Enyia for mayor
Chance the Rapper is weighing in on the Chicago mayor's race.
Chance the Rapper is weighing in on the Chicago mayor's race.
After 2016 hack, Illinois says election system secure
Illinois officials assured voters Tuesday that their Nov. 6 tallies "will be securely counted" following a data breach that's part of the Justice Department's investigation of Russian meddling in U.S. elections.
Illinois officials assured voters Tuesday that their Nov. 6 tallies "will be securely counted" following a data breach that's part of the Justice Department's investigation of Russian meddling in U.S. elections.
Rauner, Pritzker release partial 2017 tax returns
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic governor candidate J.B. Pritzker each reported income of roughly $55 million last year.
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic governor candidate J.B. Pritzker each reported income of roughly $55 million last year.
Rauner, Pritzker trade jabs over leadership, taxes at final debate
Illinois' candidates for governor again traded accusations over leadership, taxes and alleged corruption in a debate Thursday that was their final one to be televised before the Nov. 6 election.
Illinois' candidates for governor again traded accusations over leadership, taxes and alleged corruption in a debate Thursday that was their final one to be televised before the Nov. 6 election.
Rauner goes on the attack in third debate with Pritzker
Governor Bruce Rauner was on the attack once again in the final Chicago-area debate between him and challenger JB Pritzker.
Governor Bruce Rauner was on the attack once again in the final Chicago-area debate between him and challenger JB Pritzker.
Uber, Lyft offer free rides to polls for midterm elections
Ride-sharing companies are offering free or discounted trips to the polls for the upcoming midterm elections.
Ride-sharing companies are offering free or discounted trips to the polls for the upcoming midterm elections.
Rauner rips Pritzker as 'trust fund baby' during debate
Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, battling to keep his job, attacked Democrat J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday as a "trust fund baby" and a tax cheat who "represents everything that's wrong in Illinois."
Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, battling to keep his job, attacked Democrat J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday as a "trust fund baby" and a tax cheat who "represents everything that's wrong in Illinois."
Pritzker to repay $331,000 in toilet 'scheme'
Illinois Democratic governor candidate J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday he will repay more than $330,000 in property tax breaks he received on a Chicago mansion after a county investigator accused him of a "scheme to defraud" taxpayers by taking toilets out to lower its value.
Illinois Democratic governor candidate J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday he will repay more than $330,000 in property tax breaks he received on a Chicago mansion after a county investigator accused him of a "scheme to defraud" taxpayers by taking toilets out to lower its value.
Hillary Clinton campaigns for JB Pritzker in Chicago
Hillary Clinton has campaigned for Democratic Illinois governor candidate J.B. Pritzker during a stop in Chicago.
Hillary Clinton has campaigned for Democratic Illinois governor candidate J.B. Pritzker during a stop in Chicago.
Illinois AG candidate responds to abortion, gay marriage attacks
Democrats are attacking the Republican candidate for Illinois attorney general as too conservative on social issues, including abortion and gay marriage. Erika Harold is now responding to those attacks.
Democrats are attacking the Republican candidate for Illinois attorney general as too conservative on social issues, including abortion and gay marriage. Erika Harold is now responding to those attacks.
Bill Daley says he's running for Chicago mayor
Former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley will announce plans to run for mayor of Chicago, a spokesman said Friday.
Former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley will announce plans to run for mayor of Chicago, a spokesman said Friday.
Trump eyes 'four or five' people who may be behind anonymous NYT article
President Trump on Friday said he knows “four or five” people who could be the “senior official” behind a bombshell New York Times op-ed that has sparked an internal hunt for the official who penned it.
President Trump on Friday said he knows “four or five” people who could be the “senior official” behind a bombshell New York Times op-ed that has sparked an internal hunt for the official who penned it.
Poll: With Rahm out, Garry McCarthy leads race for Chicago mayor
A new poll has been conducted following Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s announcement that he won’t be seeking re-election for a third term.
A new poll has been conducted following Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s announcement that he won’t be seeking re-election for a third term.
Chicago mayoral candidate cleared after giving out money at church
The Illinois State Board of Elections has cleared a Chicago mayoral candidate who handed out more than $200,000 to people at a church.
The Illinois State Board of Elections has cleared a Chicago mayoral candidate who handed out more than $200,000 to people at a church.
Obama records video backing Pritzker for Illinois governor
Former President Barack Obama has recorded a video supporting Democrat J.B. Pritzker for Illinois governor.
Former President Barack Obama has recorded a video supporting Democrat J.B. Pritzker for Illinois governor.
Illinois Democrats, minus Biden, boost election hopefuls
Close to 3,000 Illinois Democrats have converged on Springfield to kick off the fall election campaign despite a cancellation by keynoter Joe Biden.
Close to 3,000 Illinois Democrats have converged on Springfield to kick off the fall election campaign despite a cancellation by keynoter Joe Biden.



















