Pritzker, Bailey trade fire as general election begins

Gov. JB Pritzker is fresh off a successful night, having funded the winning Senate campaign of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks after Stratton secures primary election victory
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Gov. JB Pritzker is fresh off a successful night, having funded the winning Senate campaign of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. He sits down with FOX Chicago's Paris Schutz a day after the election.

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.

Illinois U.S. Senate Primary Election Results 2026: Live Updates

Several Democrats are competing in the primary race for an open U.S. Senate seat in Illinois in hopes of replacing Dick Durbin.

Kennedy Center board votes in favor of 2-year closure for renovations

The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations. 

FCC chair threatens TV networks over Iran war coverage

Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, warned that TV broadcasters could have their licenses revoked if they don’t “correct course” on their coverage of the Trump administration’s war against Iran.

New Trump orders aim to ease mortgage, construction costs

President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.

Gov. Pritzker tours damage around Kankakee, Aroma Park

Two days after the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-3 tornado hit Kankakee, Governor J.B. Pritzker toured the damage in Aroma Park.