Election Day 2016: Americans choose between Clinton and Trump

A polarized America went to the polls Tuesday to pick its 45th president, choosing to elect either Hillary Clinton as the nation's first female commander in chief or billionaire businessman Donald Trump after a long and rancorous campaign that upended U.S. politics.

Chance the Rapper leads concert crowd to Chicago voting site

Chance the Rapper has led hundreds of people from a concert he headlined through Chicago's business district to an early-voting site.

Are you suffering from 'Election Stress Disorder'?

For many of us, the end of the presidential race can’t come soon enough. The bitter exchange between the two major candidates is causing a ripple effect, with many heading to psychologists, saying the stress of this election is getting to them.

Colorado voter in labor drops off ballot en route to hospital

A Colorado couple who were preparing for the arrival of their first baby didn’t let early labor pains stop them from casting their votes on Friday, as they made a quick pit stop to drop off their ballots before continuing on to the hospital.

Kirk, Duckworth make final US Senate push in Chicago area

Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth and Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk were criss-crossing the Chicago area on Monday, making a final push to voters to send them to the U.S. Senate.

Illinois early voting breaks records

More than 1.7 million Illinoisans have already cast their ballots, shattering all previous records for voting before Election Day. That's about 22 percent of all those registered to vote in Illinois.

Clinton, Trump sprint to finish in final campaign appeals

Closing out a wildly unpredictable White House race, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump blitzed through battleground states Monday in a final bid to energize supporters. Clinton, backed by an emotional appeal from Barack Obama, urged voters to embrace a "hopeful, inclusive, bighearted America," while Trump vowed to "beat the corrupt system."

'Voter fraud'? Man finds dozens of ballots stacked outside his home

Jerry Mosna was gardening outside his San Pedro, Calif., home Saturday when he noticed something odd: Two stacks of 2016 ballots on his mailbox.

Clinton aide says Foundation paid for Chelsea's wedding, WikiLeaks emails show

Former President Bill Clinton’s top aide wrote in 2012 that Chelsea Clinton used Clinton Foundation resources “for her wedding and life for a decade” and a top Foundation donor was responsible for “killing” unfavorable press coverage.

Kirk, Duckworth face off in final Senate debate

Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk and Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth say they're healthy enough to serve as Illinois' U.S. senator.

Gov. Rauner gives $1M to GOP comptroller candidate

Gov. Bruce Rauner has given $1 million of his own money to Republican incumbent Leslie Munger's bid for Illinois comptroller. 

12 percent of Illinois voters have cast ballots

State Board of Elections records show 12 percent of Illinois' record 8 million registered voters have cast ballots ahead of next week's presidential election.

Illinois comptroller race in spotlight with budget fight

The race for comptroller, usually a low-profile contest coinciding with Illinois' gubernatorial campaigns, is in the spotlight during a presidential year with a big money special election offering Democrats an unusual chance to oust Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's hand-picked candidate.

Clinton challenges FBI: 'There's no case here'

Hillary Clinton forcefully challenged the FBI's new email inquiry Monday, declaring during a campaign rally in battleground Ohio, "There's no case here."

Judicial candidate who donned robes barred from taking office

The state Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Rhonda Crawford, a candidate for Cook County judge who faces criminal charges for donning judicial robes and allegedly presiding over cases earlier this year.

Fallout from Mark Kirk's comments weakens bid for 2nd Senate term

Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois enters the crucial final week before Election Day weakened by comments about his opponent that critics are calling racist and "beyond reprehensible."

New FBI inquiry reinjects Clinton emails into 2016 race

The FBI has reopened its investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while secretary of state, Fox News has learned.

Kirk apologizes for mocking rival's family military history

Illinois Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk apologized Friday for mocking his Democratic rival's immigrant background and her claim that her family's military service dates back to the Revolution -- comments that drew wide criticism and threatened an already difficult re-election campaign.