Congress is on track for record retirements. In Illinois, that's created a candidate frenzy
The signs that Illinois is having one of its most frenzied primary elections in years are everywhere.
The signs that Illinois is having one of its most frenzied primary elections in years are everywhere.
Chicago Votes pushes youth turnout after near-record low participation
After only 68% of registered voters cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, Chicago Votes is working with students and Chicago Public Schools to boost youth participation ahead of the March 17 primary.
After only 68% of registered voters cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, Chicago Votes is working with students and Chicago Public Schools to boost youth participation ahead of the March 17 primary.
Early voting expands to all of Chicago’s 50 Wards for 2026 primary election
Early voting for the 2026 primary election is expanding on Monday across all of Chicago’s 50 wards and suburban Cook County.
Early voting for the 2026 primary election is expanding on Monday across all of Chicago’s 50 wards and suburban Cook County.
Cook County assessor candidates spar over property taxes, campaign donations
The two Democratic primary candidates in the Cook County assessor race debates why property tax bills have increased so much.
The two Democratic primary candidates in the Cook County assessor race debates why property tax bills have increased so much.
Cook County Board president candidates debate crime, property taxes: 3 main takeaways
Toni Preckwinkle and Brendan Reilly debated property taxes, crime and their ties to President Trump in Fox Chicago's debate.
Toni Preckwinkle and Brendan Reilly debated property taxes, crime and their ties to President Trump in Fox Chicago's debate.
US Senate candidates debate ICE, minimum wage, AI and UFOs: 3 key takeaways
US Senate candidates sparred over how much to raise wages, whether to abolish ICE and other major topics facing the country.
US Senate candidates sparred over how much to raise wages, whether to abolish ICE and other major topics facing the country.
Early voting in Chicago starts today with new supersite location
Early voting for Chicago’s March primary election began Thursday morning, with voters turning out at the city’s new downtown supersite as election officials emphasized access, safety and mail-in voting deadlines.
Early voting for Chicago’s March primary election began Thursday morning, with voters turning out at the city’s new downtown supersite as election officials emphasized access, safety and mail-in voting deadlines.
Illinois' US Senate candidates on immigration, affordability, other election hot topics
Read what candidates in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate think about the top issues of the day.
Read what candidates in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate think about the top issues of the day.
Cook County Board president candidates weigh in on property taxes, safety ahead of election
Read what candidates in the race for Cook County Board president have to say on the big issues.
Read what candidates in the race for Cook County Board president have to say on the big issues.
Who is running for Cook County Board president in the 2026 election?
A longtime incumbent Cook County Board president is facing a serious primary challenge. Here's what to know.
A longtime incumbent Cook County Board president is facing a serious primary challenge. Here's what to know.
Jesse Jackson Jr. pitches redemption in bid for old House seat years after campaign fraud conviction
Jesse Jackson Jr. has launched a spirited primary bid for his old U.S. House seat after serving prison time for campaign fraud.
Jesse Jackson Jr. has launched a spirited primary bid for his old U.S. House seat after serving prison time for campaign fraud.
Illinois early voting gets underway for 2026 primary races
Early voting in Illinois' 2026 primary election is underway this month with races for federal, state and local positions on the ballot.
Early voting in Illinois' 2026 primary election is underway this month with races for federal, state and local positions on the ballot.
Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez launches run for Congress
Promising to fight back against the Trump administration, a Chicago alderman has officially announced his run for Congress.
Promising to fight back against the Trump administration, a Chicago alderman has officially announced his run for Congress.
Who is running for Illinois’ U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 election?
Come January 2027, Illinois will not be represented in Congress by Dick Durbin for the first time in more than four decades.
Come January 2027, Illinois will not be represented in Congress by Dick Durbin for the first time in more than four decades.
Illinois governor's race: Who is running to challenge JB Pritzker?
Gov. JB Pritzker is running for a third term and several Republicans are lining up for the chance to challenge him one-on-one.
Gov. JB Pritzker is running for a third term and several Republicans are lining up for the chance to challenge him one-on-one.
Illinois election 2026: How to find your polling place
Early voting for the 2026 primary election is right around the corner when voters will decide on nominees for local, state, and federal offices.
Early voting for the 2026 primary election is right around the corner when voters will decide on nominees for local, state, and federal offices.
Krishnamoorthi leads Dem Senate poll, Bailey leads GOP governor field
New polling found clear frontrunners in the primary races for the open U.S. Senate seat and the GOP gubernatorial primary.
New polling found clear frontrunners in the primary races for the open U.S. Senate seat and the GOP gubernatorial primary.
Rep. Schakowsky endorses Daniel Biss in primary for her House seat
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss earned a big endorsement in his bid for Congress representing the north suburbs.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss earned a big endorsement in his bid for Congress representing the north suburbs.
When does early voting start for Illinois’ 2026 primary election?
Early voting for the 2026 Illinois primary election will begin soon across the Chicago area.
Early voting for the 2026 Illinois primary election will begin soon across the Chicago area.
Chicago vote-by-mail applications open for 2026 primary election
Chicagoans can now apply to vote by mail for the March 17, 2026 primary election.
Chicagoans can now apply to vote by mail for the March 17, 2026 primary election.