Transgender sports bans head to voters in Democratic states, potentially setting a national precedent
Voters in Colorado and Washington will decide whether to ban transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, marking the first time such restrictions have been put directly on state ballots.
Voters in Colorado and Washington will decide whether to ban transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, marking the first time such restrictions have been put directly on state ballots.
In Senate run, Juliana Stratton touts progressive politics and a pragmatic record
Juliana Stratton has taken progressive policy positions, but has also touted a record of getting things done across a big, diverse state.
Juliana Stratton has taken progressive policy positions, but has also touted a record of getting things done across a big, diverse state.
Should Illinois adopt a 'millionaires tax'? Expert breaks it down | ChicagoLIVE
We speak to an expert from the University of Illinois Chicago to explain the advisory referenda on the ballot this November, asking Cook County voters whether the state should adopt a so-called "millionaires tax."
We speak to an expert from the University of Illinois Chicago to explain the advisory referenda on the ballot this November, asking Cook County voters whether the state should adopt a so-called "millionaires tax."
Election 2026: What to know about the November midterm key races
Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
Election 2026 will determine which party controls Congress, with Republicans defending narrow majorities in both the House and Senate.
Trump announces $275M nursing-home nurse initiative at Florida midterm rally
President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."
President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."
2026 midterm elections: 21 key House races to follow
Voters across the country will decide which party controls the House as a handful of closely watched races shape the 2026 midterm elections.
Voters across the country will decide which party controls the House as a handful of closely watched races shape the 2026 midterm elections.
Prediction markets vs. polls: What are they saying about the 2026 midterms?
Prediction markets and traditional polls offer different ways to assess the 2026 midterm elections. Polls measure voters’ current preferences, while prediction markets reflect traders’ expectations about which candidates or parties will win.
Prediction markets and traditional polls offer different ways to assess the 2026 midterm elections. Polls measure voters’ current preferences, while prediction markets reflect traders’ expectations about which candidates or parties will win.
Election recounts: How they work in each state and who pays for the recount
When it comes to elections and recounts, each state sets their own statutes, recount triggers, deadlines to request a recount, and timeline for when the recount has to be completed.
When it comes to elections and recounts, each state sets their own statutes, recount triggers, deadlines to request a recount, and timeline for when the recount has to be completed.
Chicago early voting expands as new poll shows approval rating for Mayor Johnson
Chicago voters have more early voting options, while a new poll measures Mayor Brandon Johnson’s job approval.
Chicago voters have more early voting options, while a new poll measures Mayor Brandon Johnson’s job approval.
Former Illinois GOP leader bucks party to endorse Pritzker
A former leader of Illinois Republicans is crossing party lines in the race for governor.
A former leader of Illinois Republicans is crossing party lines in the race for governor.
Chicago School Board presidential candidate drops out of race
Chicago School Board presidential candidate Sendhil Revuluri has dropped out of the race, his campaign announced Wednesday.
Chicago School Board presidential candidate Sendhil Revuluri has dropped out of the race, his campaign announced Wednesday.
Darren Bailey makes pitch to Chicago at City Council meeting: 'I owe you an apology'
Bailey again apologized for calling the city a "hellhole" and made something of a campaign stump speech in City Hall.
Bailey again apologized for calling the city a "hellhole" and made something of a campaign stump speech in City Hall.