Kirk, Duckworth win Illinois primaries for US Senate matchup
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, making official a matchup with Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk that's been informally underway for months.
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, making official a matchup with Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk that's been informally underway for months.
In passionate campaign, Illinois voters talk of gut emotions
In an unusually passionate campaign season, gut emotion propelled many Illinois voters to the polls Tuesday. While some defined issues in this race that were dear to them, they were quick to talk in more emotional strokes of trust, revulsion, anger and maturity.
In an unusually passionate campaign season, gut emotion propelled many Illinois voters to the polls Tuesday. While some defined issues in this race that were dear to them, they were quick to talk in more emotional strokes of trust, revulsion, anger and maturity.
Raja Krishnamoorthi wins Democratic nomination
Businessman Raja Krishnamoorthi (krish-nah-MOOR'-thee) has won the Democratic nomination in a Chicago-area congressional district over a suburban mayor and state legislator.
Businessman Raja Krishnamoorthi (krish-nah-MOOR'-thee) has won the Democratic nomination in a Chicago-area congressional district over a suburban mayor and state legislator.
US Rep. John Shimkus turns back GOP challenger
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus has survived a Republican primary challenge in his bid for an 11th term.
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus has survived a Republican primary challenge in his bid for an 11th term.
Illinois House Speaker Madigan retains seat
The longest-serving state House speaker in the nation, Michael Madigan, has fended off another challenge in his Chicago district.
The longest-serving state House speaker in the nation, Michael Madigan, has fended off another challenge in his Chicago district.
US Rep. Bobby Rush wins Democratic primary
Longtime U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush has won the Democratic nomination in his bid for a 13th term.
Longtime U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush has won the Democratic nomination in his bid for a 13th term.
Juliana Stratton defeats State Rep. Ken Dunkin in Democratic primary
Juliana Stratton has defeated Incumbent Ken Dunkin in the Democratic primary race for state representative.
Juliana Stratton has defeated Incumbent Ken Dunkin in the Democratic primary race for state representative.
KKK grand dragon endorses Hillary Clinton for president
Hillary Clinton is working hard to consolidate support during a tougher-than-expected Democratic primary, but there’s one backer she may wish to back away from: a Ku Klux Klan grand dragon.
Hillary Clinton is working hard to consolidate support during a tougher-than-expected Democratic primary, but there’s one backer she may wish to back away from: a Ku Klux Klan grand dragon.
Record early voting numbers don't carry over to Election Day
Despite a record numbers of early voters in Chicago and suburban Cook County, voter turnout for the Illinois primary ballot as of late Tuesday afternoon has been relatively low.
Despite a record numbers of early voters in Chicago and suburban Cook County, voter turnout for the Illinois primary ballot as of late Tuesday afternoon has been relatively low.
Bloomington cemetery damaged by Trump rally attendees
Landscaping crews and private citizens are volunteering to help to repair a Bloomington cemetery damaged by motorists attending a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Landscaping crews and private citizens are volunteering to help to repair a Bloomington cemetery damaged by motorists attending a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Chicago area voters to decide if Alvarez gets 3rd term
Voters now have final say in the primary re-election bid of the Chicago area's top prosecutor whose campaign was dominated by questions about the police-involved shooting of a black teen.
Voters now have final say in the primary re-election bid of the Chicago area's top prosecutor whose campaign was dominated by questions about the police-involved shooting of a black teen.
Illinois' closely watched US Senate race to be set Tuesday
One of the most hotly contested U.S. Senate races in the country will be officially set on Tuesday night as Illinois voters select nominees to battle for the seat held by Illinois Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk.
One of the most hotly contested U.S. Senate races in the country will be officially set on Tuesday night as Illinois voters select nominees to battle for the seat held by Illinois Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk.
Illinois now allowing Election Day registration
For the first time, Illinois residents can register to vote and cast ballots on the same day at all polling sites.
For the first time, Illinois residents can register to vote and cast ballots on the same day at all polling sites.
Polls open in Illinois primaries
Polls have opened in Illinois, and voters are lining up to choose their preferred candidates for November's general election.
Polls have opened in Illinois, and voters are lining up to choose their preferred candidates for November's general election.
Feds on watch for voting rights violations in Illinois
The U.S. attorney's office in Chicago says it will help monitor the primary election in the city and surrounding suburbs for illegal voting activity.
The U.S. attorney's office in Chicago says it will help monitor the primary election in the city and surrounding suburbs for illegal voting activity.
Presidential hopefuls make campaign stops in Illinois
Presidential hopefuls were wearing a path through Illinois on Monday, as the typically predictable state suddenly has become ground for some possible political upsets in key primary races.
Presidential hopefuls were wearing a path through Illinois on Monday, as the typically predictable state suddenly has become ground for some possible political upsets in key primary races.
Activist discusses story behind Trump UIC protest
Community activist Jedidiah Brown joined Good Day Chicago to discuss what sparked the violence during Donald Trump's rally at UIC on Friday.
Community activist Jedidiah Brown joined Good Day Chicago to discuss what sparked the violence during Donald Trump's rally at UIC on Friday.
Clinton and Sanders fight for Latino votes
Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, alderman of the 35th ward, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about what he’s been hearing from his constituents about the race between Democratic presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, alderman of the 35th ward, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about what he’s been hearing from his constituents about the race between Democratic presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
Feud between Trump and Sanders heats up
Paul Green, director of the Institute for Politics at Roosevelt University, joined Good Day Chicago to weigh in on the recent feud between Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders.
Paul Green, director of the Institute for Politics at Roosevelt University, joined Good Day Chicago to weigh in on the recent feud between Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders.
Trump returns to Illinois for calmer event in Bloomington
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump returned to Illinois on Sunday for a stump speech at an airplane hangar in Bloomington before a far more receptive and calmer audience than the Chicago rally that was canceled Friday night.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump returned to Illinois on Sunday for a stump speech at an airplane hangar in Bloomington before a far more receptive and calmer audience than the Chicago rally that was canceled Friday night.