Election

Congressman Chuy Garcia filed his petitions shortly after 4 p.m. He was the last candidate to do so.

After turning in her nominating petitions Monday morning — a stack of signatures nearly half as tall as she is — Mayor Lori Lightfoot flexed a bit as she explained her decision to skip the chance to get her name on the bottom of the ballot, a position some believe offers an advantage.

Illinois voters have approved an amendment to their state constitution guaranteeing the right to bargain collectively.

State Rep. Jim Durkin claims former President Donald Trump and the Illinois Republican Party's MAGA wing bear a lot of blame for the poor showing on Election Day.

U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia launched his campaign Thursday to become Chicago's next mayor.

A battleground race between newbies aiming to fill retiring U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos' seat in Illinois’ 17th district tipped in Democrat Eric Sorensen's favor, representing a key win for the party as it tries to maintain control of Congress.

Immigration advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate the election results of their grassroots campaign efforts.

With redistricting on their side, strong fundraising from party leaders and a boost of millions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, statehouse Democrats appear to be retaining their supermajority statuses in both chambers — and likely even growing that advantage in the House.

Governor JB Pritzker is taking a victory lap, celebrating a successful election night for Illinois Democrats.

State Representative Delia Ramirez has become the first Latina from Illinois voted into Congress.