Darren Bailey pitches a 'new day' in second run for Illinois governor
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The day after Darren Bailey won the GOP nomination for governor in Illinois, Darren Bailey spoke with Fox Chicago to give his pitch to voters as he again challenges Gov. JB Pritzker.

Darren Bailey campaign sets message for rematch against Pritzker
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Running mate Aaron Del Mar outlines the campaign’s strategy, responds to Democratic criticism, and discusses key issues like affordability ahead of the November showdown.

Pat Hynes recaps Democratic primary win for Cook County assessor
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Pat Hynes discusses his plans to address property tax fairness, improve transparency, and implement changes in the assessor’s office ahead of the general election.

Illinois primary results: Key races take shape as analysts break down surprises
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Political science professor Stephen Caliendo unpacks major Illinois primary results, including Juliana Stratton’s win, a Cook County assessor upset, and what the outcomes signal heading into the general election.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss wins 9th Dist. Democratic primary race
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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is the winner of the Democratic primary race in Illinois’ 9th congressional district, the AP projects.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss wins 9th Dist. Democratic primary race: AP
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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is the winner of the Democratic primary race in Illinois’ 9th congressional district, the AP projects. Biss beat out a large field of Democratic candidates as they sought to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who has represented the district since 1999 and will retire at the end of this term. 

Preckwinkle looks ahead to the next four years after primary victory
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Toni Preckwinkle is projected to win the Democratic nomination for Cook County Board president, fending off a primary challenge from Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly, the AP projects.

REMATCH: Gov. JB Pritzker reacts to Darren Bailey’s GOP primary win
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The stage is set for a 2022 rematch. The Associated Press has projected Darren Bailey as the winner of the Illinois GOP primary, setting up a second showdown with incumbent Governor JB Pritzker this November.

Darren Bailey wins Illinois Governor GOP primary, AP projects
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Darren Bailey, the downstate farmer and former lawmaker, will get another chance to take on Gov. JB Pritzker as he will seek a third term in office this November.

Expert breaks down Chicago voter turnout in IL primary races
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Max Bever, the Director of Public Information for the Chicago Board of Elections, spoke with FOX Chicago about voter turnout in the Illinois primary election on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Illinois Primary Election Results 2026: Live Updates

Voters across the Chicago area are casting their ballots for offices at the local, state, and federal levels for Tuesday's primary election.