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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GOP rivals questioning whether they'd back Trump as nominee

Republican presidential candidates Marco Rubio and John Kasich suggested Saturday they may not support Donald Trump if he becomes the GOP nominee, as violence at the front-runner's rallies deepened the party's chaotic chasm.

Chicago police: 2 officers injured after Trump cancels event

Chicago police say two officers sustained injuries when supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump clashed with protesters after he abruptly canceled a campaign rally.

Sanders to make campaign appearances in Chicago

Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders is making campaign appearances in Illinois ahead of Tuesday's primary.

Presidential candidates campaign in Illinois before primary

More candidates for president are making stops in Illinois on Friday as they make a final push before the state's primary day, which could make or break some campaigns.

Sanders, Clinton plan Illinois stops before Tuesday primary

The Democratic presidential candidates will hold separate campaign events in Illinois ahead of the state's primary.

Trump rivals look to put points on board in Illinois primary

Donald Trump's rivals are spending millions trying to blunt his momentum and other GOP candidates are looking to put points on the board as the race for president shifts to contests in Illinois and other big states.

Fmr. NAACP president talks about Sanders upset win

Ben Jealous, former president of the NAACP, officially endorsed Bernie Sanders last month. Jealous joined Good Day Chicago to talk about Sanders big win in Michigan and whether folks within the campaign were as surprised as the general public.

Does Sanders win in Michigan spell trouble for Clinton?

Political expert Thom Serafin joined Good Day Chicago talks about whether Hillary Clinton’s loss there spells trouble for similar northern states.

GOP Senate group deletes tweet accusing amputee Duckworth of 'not standing up' for vets

The National Republican Senatorial Committee deleted a tweet Tuesday in which it claimed Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., a double amputee, has a “sad record of not standing up for veterans.”

Sanders is surprise victor in Michigan; Trump keeps winning

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Hillary Clinton claimed victory Tuesday night in Mississippi, padding her lead in the Democratic presidential primary and highlighting anew her strength with black voters who will be crucial to her party's prospects in the general election.

Bill Clinton campaigns for wife in Chicago suburb

Former President Bill Clinton is recalling fond memories of meeting his wife over four decades ago and says the now-Democratic presidential front-runner is the "change-maker" the nation needs.

Illinois House candidate alleges assault outside campaign office

Robert Zwolinski, candidate for 4th District state representative, is alleging he was attacked Sunday night by two people putting up signs for his opponent at his Ukrainian Village office. But they tell a far different story.