Chicago early voting worker 'expecting a large crowd'
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Chicago voters can begin casting ballots in person Thursday as early voting opens for the 2026 general election.

Despite intensive crackdown, voter fraud remains rare, experts say

A federal probe into state voter rolls aimed at identifying noncitizens has led to open voter fraud investigations and arrests, according to a Homeland Security official.

Watch FOX Chicago's School Board President debate
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Fox Chicago hosted a debate with the four candidates for president of the Chicago School Board: Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, Victor Henderson, and Sendhil Revuluri. 

Should CPS close or consolidate schools? School board president candidates weigh in
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What should happen to under-enrolled schools? The four candidates for Chicago Board of Education president share their views on closing or consolidating CPS schools.

Chicago school board president candidates share their vision for CPS
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What would their vision be for Chicago Public Schools? The four candidates for Chicago Board of Education president share their plans for the district.

One-on-one with US Senate candidate Don Tracy | The Chicago Report
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We're less than two months out from a high-stakes election that could reshape Illinois' representation in Washington as control of Congress hangs in the balance. US Senate candidate Don Tracy joins us.

Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November

President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.

Trump's order to limit mail voting blocked by appeals court

An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting. 

Are online prediction markets rigging our elections?
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Better Markets' Ben Schiffrin joins Good Day Chicago to discuss how platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket enable election gambling, risk illegal market manipulation, and hook millions of young traders in high-stakes political betting.

Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections

An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.

Supreme Court rules on Trump mail ballot order: what happens for midterms?
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Votebeat Senior National Reporter Dion Nissenbaum joins the Chicago Report to analyze the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting. He breaks down why the court lifted the initial injunction, the remaining legal hurdles facing the Postal Service and what this means for voters ahead of the midterm elections.

Tyson Foods shuts down Illinois meatpacking plant: cattle shortage or bad business climate?
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Tyson Foods is closing its major beef processing plant in Joslin, Illinois, eliminating over 2,500 jobs. State Senator Chris Balkema joins us to discuss why he believes Illinois' tax and regulatory environment is driving major agricultural employers to shift operations to neighboring states.

Illinois earns highest credit rating in 15 years: what Moody's upgrade means for taxpayers
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Moody's has upgraded Illinois' credit rating to A1, marking the state's highest bond rating in nearly 15 years and its 11th upgrade since 2021 under Governor JB Pritzker. University of Chicago Professor and Center for Municipal Finance Director Justin Marlowe joins us to break down how the rating could help reduce the state's borrowing costs, while persistent pension liabilities keep Illinois' overall score at the bottom of the nation.