Voter turnout on the rise in Cook County before polls close
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Despite having low voting numbers earlier in the day on Tuesday, their gradually on the rise before the polls close. Sylvia Perez has more.

Tax proposal in Thornton Township sparks controversy
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The referendum asks taxpayers in Thornton Township whether they support a 0.15% property tax increase that would go toward mental health services.

2024 Presidential Primaries underway in several key states
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Illinois voters aren't the only ones headed to the polls today -- Presidential primaries are being held in Ohio, Kansas, Florida and Arizona. Sunny Tsai has more.

Chicago voters decide on controversial real estate tax hike referendum
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A controversial Chicago referendum to hike a real estate tax is on the ballot. We have been talking about the real estate transfer tax the mayor calls Bring Chicago Home for months. If approved, this will increase taxes on $1 million plus properties to raise money for homeless services. The referendum would be the first win from Mayor Brandon Johnson's "Tax the Rich" agenda that he campaigned on during the 2023 mayoral race.

Chicago alderman challenges incumbent Chuy Garcia for House seat
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Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is running for his fourth term in Congress, representing Illinois’ fourth district. He was first elected in 2018, but this is the first time he has had to face a challenger in the Democratic primary.

Race for Cook County State's Attorney is heating up as voters cast their ballots
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One of the most heated races we are watching is the race to replace Kim Foxx as Cook County State's Attorney. There are two challengers on the Democratic ticket -- Clayton Harris III and Eileen O'Neill Burke.

Chicago-area primary candidates cast their votes
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Current city treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin got out to cast her ballot this morning. She's looking to unseat incumbent Democrat Rep. Danny Davis for the 7th district.

Trump deals with money problem; Biden campaigns out West
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President Biden headed out on a three-state campaign swing Tuesday while former President Donald Trump makes headlines this week with his money problems. Trump's lawyers says he can't find an insurance company to underwrite his bond in New York.

Votes keep rolling in for Illinois primary election
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Voters are casting their ballots today at sites across the Chicago area. We're digging deeper into the historically low voter turnout and why officials say they're worried.

Live updates: Illinois primary election results pour in

The Illinois primary election is nearing a conclusion with several key races having already been determined.

Analyzing Chicago voter turnout in the 2024 Illinois primary
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Max Bever from the Chicago Board of Elections talks about what they expect from voter turnout today and the importance of the Illinois primary election.

Illinois primary election 2024: Voting guide

The Illinois primary election is officially here with several key races, locally and nationally, taking center stage.

Chicago sees low early voter turnout ahead of Illinois primary

Voters on Monday made their way to the polls to cast their early ballots, but sites were not as busy as election officials would like to see.

Illinois primary election: Referendums on the ballot

Tuesday's primary ballot is packed with dozens of referendums, likely impacting your district directly.