Chicago-area residents face fiscal decisions at the polls Tuesday
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Chicago-area residents will not only be casting votes for individuals on Tuesday but also weighing in on how government should allocate public funds.

Biden campaign accuses Trump of threatening violence if he loses
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A bloodbath for the economy, says the Trump team, but the Biden campaign accused the former president of threatening violence if he loses in November.

Speaker Johnson defends Trump's 'bloodbath' comment
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The Republican Party says they have a plan to bring down energy costs for Americans, and on Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson made his pitch for energy policy changes ahead of this fall?s election. Johnson also defended former President Donald Trump's "bloodbath" comment from over the weekend.

Cook County treasurer raises concerns about low voter turnout
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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas emphasizes the significance of voter participation in Tuesday's election, urging individuals to cast their ballots on the numerous referendums. She stresses that these decisions will have a broader impact than anticipated.

Chicago sees low early voter turnout for Illinois primary
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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.

Cook County State's Attorney race takes spotlight in Illinois primary

Eleven months after Kim Foxx announced she would not be seeking a third term as Cook County State’s Attorney, the battle between Democrats vying to succeed her has become the marquee matchup in the Illinois primary election on March 19. 

'Bring Chicago Home' referendum goes up for vote

Chicago ended 2023 with 6,139 people experiencing homelessness on any given day, according to the city’s annual Point-In-Time or (PIT) count. On March 19, primary voters will find a tax referendum on the ballot that aims to mitigate the crisis. 

Chicago prepares for Illinois Primary Election Day
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Max Bever from the Chicago Board of Elections breaks down the city's early voting numbers and previews the primary election tomorrow.

Pence declines to endorse Trump, won't back Biden

Former Vice President Mike Pence has declined to endorse his onetime running mate, former President Trump, in a bombshell announcement Friday.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will stay on Trump case
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The special counsel prosecuting former president Donald Trump in Georgia has resigned. This move paves the way for the criminal trial, with the district attorney allowed to stay on the case. Caroline Shively has more.

Biden, Trump rematch: Voters concerned about U.S. economy
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This week, Biden released his $7.3 trillion budget proposal for 2025, putting the economy at the front of his campaign. Kailey Schuyler has the story.

Illinois Supreme Court upholds 'Bring Chicago Home' real estate tax proposal on primary ballot

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed real estate transfer tax, known as “Bring Chicago Home," will remain on the primary ballot, and votes on the issue will be counted.

'Bring Chicago Home' to remain on primary ballot
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The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed real estate transfer tax, known as ?Bring Chicago Home," will remain on the primary ballot, and votes on the issue will be counted.

What to know when you head to the polls on March 19
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Former FOX 32 Political Reporter Mike Flannery talks with us about important dates and information you should know leading up to the primary election next week.

Cook County Clerk Iris Martinez running for re-election
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Iris Martinez made history when she was elected the first Latina Clerk of the Circuty Cort of Cook County in 2020. Now the incumbent is running against fellow Democrat Mariyana Spyropoulos.

Biden, Trump both become parties’ presumptive nominees

President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have now unofficially clinched their respective party’s nomination after securing enough delegates Tuesday night.

Real estate groups challenge 'Bring Chicago Home' referendum in Illinois Supreme Court

The battle over the “Bring Chicago Home" referendum question is not over just yet, as real estate groups take the fight to the state Supreme Court, labeling the question as misleading and manipulative.

Biden courts Teamsters union vote in Washington meeting
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President Joe Biden made his case for the union vote at a meeting Tuesday with members of the Teamsters, one of the largest unions in the nation.

Biden vs. Trump: Experts monitor impact of artificial intelligence on political ads
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Another thing many experts are watching closely this election season is the impact of artificial intelligence when it comes to political ads. They're popping up more and more -- and raising a lot of questions about impact on those races.