Colorado becomes 2nd state to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms

Colorado will also create state-regulated “healing centers" where patients can experience psychedelic mushrooms under supervision.

Illinois elects Democrat Eric Sorensen to US House seat

A battleground race between newbies aiming to fill retiring U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos' seat in Illinois’ 17th district tipped in Democrat Eric Sorensen's favor, representing a key win for the party as it tries to maintain control of Congress.

Only ‘wave’ Illinois Republicans see in Legislature is the farewell one from Durkin as House GOP leader

With redistricting on their side, strong fundraising from party leaders and a boost of millions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, statehouse Democrats appear to be retaining their supermajority statuses in both chambers — and likely even growing that advantage in the House.

Trump urged to delay 2024 White House bid after GOP's uneven election

Some allies were calling on Trump to delay his planned announcement, saying the full focus needs to be a runoff election in Georgia that could again determine control of the Senate.

First Latina from Illinois voted into Congress
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State Representative Delia Ramirez has become the first Latina from Illinois voted into Congress.

Democrats extend control on Illinois Supreme Court after fearing loss of seats

Democrats went into Tuesday’s election fearing they might lose their slim majority on the Illinois Supreme Court, but they ended up extending their control after a hard fought — and expensive — campaign.

Democrats extend their control on Illinois Supreme Court
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Democrats went into Tuesday?s election fearing they might lose their slim majority on the Illinois Supreme Court, but they ended up extending their control after a hard fought ? and expensive ? campaign.

Pritzker is asked about running for president in 2024
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Although he says he's not focused on running for president, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sure sounds like he's mulling it over.

Biden reacts to midterm elections
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President Joe Biden had much to say Wednesday after Democrats performed stronger than expected on election night.

2022 Election: Judge puts narrow limit on ballot box monitoring amid intimidation concerns

With Election Day just days away, a federal judge has issued a ruling that limits how ballot drop boxes can be monitored by various groups. The ruling came amid alleged acts of voter intimidation that have been reported to authorities in Arizona.

Georgia runoff election: Walker-Warnock race for U.S. Senate continues

Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker are heading to a runoff in Georgia's Senate race after neither candidate received 50% of the vote.

2022 Illinois Election: Worker's Rights Amendment in close race for voter approval

An Illinois constitutional amendment guaranteeing workers’ right to unionize drew strong voter support Tuesday, but whether the measure becomes law could depend on a count of all ballots.