Kirk breaks with party, agrees to speak to Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland
Senator Mark Kirk is the first Republican senator to agree to actually speak with Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland.
Senator Mark Kirk is the first Republican senator to agree to actually speak with Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland.
Trump, Cruz battle gets personal, over wives
In a Republican primary race already full of insults and mud-slinging, the battle between front-runner Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz got even uglier Wednesday -- as the candidates started by clashing over attacks on each other's wives, then went Hollywood.
In a Republican primary race already full of insults and mud-slinging, the battle between front-runner Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz got even uglier Wednesday -- as the candidates started by clashing over attacks on each other's wives, then went Hollywood.
Trump vows to be more presidential if elected
Donald Trump says that he will act presidential if he is elected president, but that the job requires someone who is willing to fight.
Donald Trump says that he will act presidential if he is elected president, but that the job requires someone who is willing to fight.
Foxx ousts Cook County State's Attorney Alvarez in primary
Voters ousted the Chicago area's top prosecutor Tuesday, backing Democratic primary challenger Kim Foxx in a campaign dominated by questions about Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez's handling of the shooting death of a black teenager at the hands of a white police officer.
Voters ousted the Chicago area's top prosecutor Tuesday, backing Democratic primary challenger Kim Foxx in a campaign dominated by questions about Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez's handling of the shooting death of a black teenager at the hands of a white police officer.
Kim Foxx reflects on big victory over Anita Alvarez
Kim Foxx joined Good Day Chicago Wednesday to talk about how she’s feeling after the win and what she thinks the margin of victory shows about voters in Cook County.
Kim Foxx joined Good Day Chicago Wednesday to talk about how she’s feeling after the win and what she thinks the margin of victory shows about voters in Cook County.
Duckworth, Kirk primed for blistering US Senate fight
Illinois voters are getting an early taste of what's expected to be one of the hardest-fought U.S. Senate races in the country.
Illinois voters are getting an early taste of what's expected to be one of the hardest-fought U.S. Senate races in the country.
Trump, Clinton win big on Super Tuesday 3; Rubio drops out
Donald Trump won a decisive victory in Florida's primary Tuesday night, forcing home-state Sen. Marco Rubio to abandon the race for the Republican presidential nomination. But another big prize — Ohio — went to its governor, John Kasich.
Donald Trump won a decisive victory in Florida's primary Tuesday night, forcing home-state Sen. Marco Rubio to abandon the race for the Republican presidential nomination. But another big prize — Ohio — went to its governor, John Kasich.
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.