What you need to know before voting in tomorrow's primary election
Max Bever of the Chicago Board of Elections shares an update on early voting turnout and explains what voters need to know about polling places, same-day registration and vote-by-mail ahead of Election Day.
Max Bever of the Chicago Board of Elections shares an update on early voting turnout and explains what voters need to know about polling places, same-day registration and vote-by-mail ahead of Election Day.
Illinois' open US Senate race tests Pritzker's influence ahead of possible presidential bid
A rare opening for Illinois to elect a new U.S. senator has sparked a political brawl among the top three candidates in the Democratic state.
A rare opening for Illinois to elect a new U.S. senator has sparked a political brawl among the top three candidates in the Democratic state.
Chicago South Side congressional primary draws millions in dark money
With four days until the primary, outside groups have spent at least $7 million trying to influence the race to replace Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Big-money interests tied to Israel, AI and cryptocurrency are backing — or targeting — the leading candidates as the contest heads into its final stretch.
With four days until the primary, outside groups have spent at least $7 million trying to influence the race to replace Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Big-money interests tied to Israel, AI and cryptocurrency are backing — or targeting — the leading candidates as the contest heads into its final stretch.
Your guide to judicial primary races | The Chicago Report
Ready to vote, but confused about the judges on the ballot? Dan Hinkel joins us to explain what you need to know about the judicial primary races.
Ready to vote, but confused about the judges on the ballot? Dan Hinkel joins us to explain what you need to know about the judicial primary races.
DuPage County sheriff candidate cleared of wrongdoing after probe
A GOP candidate for DuPage Co. sheriff was cleared of wrongdoing in a reported crash involving a pedestrian, officials said.
A GOP candidate for DuPage Co. sheriff was cleared of wrongdoing in a reported crash involving a pedestrian, officials said.
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.