U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia announces run for Chicago mayor
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia launched his campaign Thursday to become Chicago's next mayor.
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia launched his campaign Thursday to become Chicago's next mayor.
Illinois elects Democrat Eric Sorensen to US House seat
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.
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 celebrate election firsts, plan next steps for reform
Immigration advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate the election results of their grassroots campaign efforts.
Immigration advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate the election results of their grassroots campaign efforts.
Only ‘wave’ Illinois Republicans see in Legislature is the farewell one from Durkin as House GOP leader
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.
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.
First Latina from Illinois voted into Congress
State Representative Delia Ramirez has become the first Latina from Illinois voted into Congress.
State Representative Delia Ramirez has become the first Latina from Illinois voted into Congress.
Pritzker shoots down speculation that he will run for president
Governor JB Pritzker is taking a victory lap, celebrating a successful election night for Illinois Democrats.
Governor JB Pritzker is taking a victory lap, celebrating a successful election night for Illinois Democrats.
Democrats extend their control on Illinois Supreme Court
Democrats went into Tuesday?s election fearing they might lose their slim majority on the Illinois Supreme Court, but they ended up extending their control after a hard fought ? and expensive ? campaign.
Democrats went into Tuesday?s election fearing they might lose their slim majority on the Illinois Supreme Court, but they ended up extending their control after a hard fought ? and expensive ? campaign.
'Sense of responsibility': First Latina from Illinois voted into Congress
State Representative Delia Ramirez has become the first Latina from Illinois voted into Congress.
State Representative Delia Ramirez has become the first Latina from Illinois voted into Congress.
Midterm voters were not thinking of Biden when casting ballots, professor says
Democrats avoided a "red wave" on election night, so what does this mean?
Democrats avoided a "red wave" on election night, so what does this mean?
It could take until Friday for Arizona to count all votes
The results in Arizona are up in air, and will be for a few more days, at least.
The results in Arizona are up in air, and will be for a few more days, at least.
Illinois' Delia Ramirez makes history on election night
Ramirez is the first Latina from Illinois to be elected to Congress.
Ramirez is the first Latina from Illinois to be elected to Congress.
Pritzker is asked about running for president in 2024
Although he says he's not focused on running for president, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sure sounds like he's mulling it over.
Although he says he's not focused on running for president, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sure sounds like he's mulling it over.
Biden reacts to midterm elections
President Joe Biden had much to say Wednesday after Democrats performed stronger than expected on election night.
President Joe Biden had much to say Wednesday after Democrats performed stronger than expected on election night.
2022 Illinois Election: Worker's Rights Amendment in close race for voter approval
An Illinois constitutional amendment guaranteeing workers’ right to unionize drew strong voter support Tuesday, but whether the measure becomes law could depend on a count of all ballots.
An Illinois constitutional amendment guaranteeing workers’ right to unionize drew strong voter support Tuesday, but whether the measure becomes law could depend on a count of all ballots.
Democrat Frank Mrvan holds onto Northwest Indiana congressional seat
Democrat Frank Mrvan won reelection to his northwestern Indiana congressional seat on Tuesday, surviving an expensive campaign in which Republicans made their first serious challenge in decades for the longtime Democratic stronghold.
Democrat Frank Mrvan won reelection to his northwestern Indiana congressional seat on Tuesday, surviving an expensive campaign in which Republicans made their first serious challenge in decades for the longtime Democratic stronghold.
Balance of power: Control of Congress unclear amid Democrats' surprising strength
Democrat John Fetterman flipped a Republican-controlled Senate seat that is key to the party’s hopes of maintaining control of the chamber.
Democrat John Fetterman flipped a Republican-controlled Senate seat that is key to the party’s hopes of maintaining control of the chamber.
Gov. Pritzker, Democrats take victory lap after elections
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other state democrats celebrated a successful election night in news conferences Wednesday morning.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other state democrats celebrated a successful election night in news conferences Wednesday morning.
Worker's Rights Amendment nears passing, awaits final call
The Worker's Rights amendment puts the right of workers to unionize into the state constitution. It requires 60% of the vote to become law, and as of last count 59% have approved it.
The Worker's Rights amendment puts the right of workers to unionize into the state constitution. It requires 60% of the vote to become law, and as of last count 59% have approved it.
What the election results say about the future of Illinois
Maudlyne Ihejerika from the Chicago Sun-Times breaks down several Election Day results in Illinois and what they could mean for Illinois over the next four years.
Maudlyne Ihejerika from the Chicago Sun-Times breaks down several Election Day results in Illinois and what they could mean for Illinois over the next four years.
Winners and losers from the 2022 midterm elections
Political analysts break down the biggest results from Election Day, including winners and losers in hotly contested races.
Political analysts break down the biggest results from Election Day, including winners and losers in hotly contested races.