Referendums on ballots in Homer Glen, Prospect Heights and Round Lake
A closer look at some of the referendums on suburban ballots -- Homer Glen residents are deciding whether to get rid of township government, in Prospect Heights, a binding referendum affecting property taxes and in Round Lake, residents are deciding on a new library.
A closer look at some of the referendums on suburban ballots -- Homer Glen residents are deciding whether to get rid of township government, in Prospect Heights, a binding referendum affecting property taxes and in Round Lake, residents are deciding on a new library.
2024 Presidential Primaries underway in several key states
Illinois voters aren't the only ones headed to the polls today -- Presidential primaries are being held in Ohio, Kansas, Florida and Arizona. Sunny Tsai has more.
Illinois voters aren't the only ones headed to the polls today -- Presidential primaries are being held in Ohio, Kansas, Florida and Arizona. Sunny Tsai has more.
Chicago voters decide on controversial real estate tax hike referendum
A controversial Chicago referendum to hike a real estate tax is on the ballot. We have been talking about the real estate transfer tax the mayor calls Bring Chicago Home for months. If approved, this will increase taxes on $1 million plus properties to raise money for homeless services. The referendum would be the first win from Mayor Brandon Johnson's "Tax the Rich" agenda that he campaigned on during the 2023 mayoral race.
A controversial Chicago referendum to hike a real estate tax is on the ballot. We have been talking about the real estate transfer tax the mayor calls Bring Chicago Home for months. If approved, this will increase taxes on $1 million plus properties to raise money for homeless services. The referendum would be the first win from Mayor Brandon Johnson's "Tax the Rich" agenda that he campaigned on during the 2023 mayoral race.
Chicago alderman challenges incumbent Chuy Garcia for House seat
Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is running for his fourth term in Congress, representing Illinois’ fourth district. He was first elected in 2018, but this is the first time he has had to face a challenger in the Democratic primary.
Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is running for his fourth term in Congress, representing Illinois’ fourth district. He was first elected in 2018, but this is the first time he has had to face a challenger in the Democratic primary.
Race for Cook County State's Attorney is heating up as voters cast their ballots
One of the most heated races we are watching is the race to replace Kim Foxx as Cook County State's Attorney. There are two challengers on the Democratic ticket -- Clayton Harris III and Eileen O'Neill Burke.
One of the most heated races we are watching is the race to replace Kim Foxx as Cook County State's Attorney. There are two challengers on the Democratic ticket -- Clayton Harris III and Eileen O'Neill Burke.
Chicago-area primary candidates cast their votes
Current city treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin got out to cast her ballot this morning. She's looking to unseat incumbent Democrat Rep. Danny Davis for the 7th district.
Current city treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin got out to cast her ballot this morning. She's looking to unseat incumbent Democrat Rep. Danny Davis for the 7th district.
Trump deals with money problem; Biden campaigns out West
President Biden headed out on a three-state campaign swing Tuesday while former President Donald Trump makes headlines this week with his money problems. Trump's lawyers says he can't find an insurance company to underwrite his bond in New York.
President Biden headed out on a three-state campaign swing Tuesday while former President Donald Trump makes headlines this week with his money problems. Trump's lawyers says he can't find an insurance company to underwrite his bond in New York.
Votes keep rolling in for Illinois primary election
Voters are casting their ballots today at sites across the Chicago area. We're digging deeper into the historically low voter turnout and why officials say they're worried.
Voters are casting their ballots today at sites across the Chicago area. We're digging deeper into the historically low voter turnout and why officials say they're worried.
Chicago voter urges others to head to the polls: 'Your voice should be heard'
People are beginning to file into polling places across Illinois as the primary election kicks into gear.
People are beginning to file into polling places across Illinois as the primary election kicks into gear.
Analyzing Chicago voter turnout in the 2024 Illinois primary
Max Bever from the Chicago Board of Elections talks about what they expect from voter turnout today and the importance of the Illinois primary election.
Max Bever from the Chicago Board of Elections talks about what they expect from voter turnout today and the importance of the Illinois primary election.
Voters divided over tax hike referendum in Glenview
In a north suburban school district, parents find themselves divided over a potential school closure and property tax increase.
In a north suburban school district, parents find themselves divided over a potential school closure and property tax increase.
Chicago election officials urge voters to weigh in on important local races
Thousands will flock to the polls today to cast their ballots in what could be a decisive primary election in Illinois.
Thousands will flock to the polls today to cast their ballots in what could be a decisive primary election in Illinois.
Polls open in Chicago for the Illinois primary election
Polls opened Tuesday morning across the state as primary races heat up in Illinois.
Polls opened Tuesday morning across the state as primary races heat up in Illinois.
Illinois primary election: Referendums on the ballot
Tuesday's primary ballot is packed with dozens of referendums, likely impacting your district directly.
Tuesday's primary ballot is packed with dozens of referendums, likely impacting your district directly.
Cook County treasurer sounds alarm over low voter turnout amid crucial referendums
Tuesday's primary ballot is packed with dozens of referendums, likely impacting your district directly.
Tuesday's primary ballot is packed with dozens of referendums, likely impacting your district directly.
Cook County treasurer raises concerns about low voter turnout
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas emphasizes the significance of voter participation in Tuesday's election, urging individuals to cast their ballots on the numerous referendums. She stresses that these decisions will have a broader impact than anticipated.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas emphasizes the significance of voter participation in Tuesday's election, urging individuals to cast their ballots on the numerous referendums. She stresses that these decisions will have a broader impact than anticipated.
Cook County sees historically low early voter turnout
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas says early voter turnout is down. Pappas says it's likely that most of the 14 referendums up for vote will pass, with $252 million at stake, because of low voter turnout.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas says early voter turnout is down. Pappas says it's likely that most of the 14 referendums up for vote will pass, with $252 million at stake, because of low voter turnout.
March on the DNC Coalition rallies after being denied protest permit
Protest groups want to be seen and heard when the Democratic National Convention (DNC) comes to Chicago in August.
Protest groups want to be seen and heard when the Democratic National Convention (DNC) comes to Chicago in August.
March on the DNC Coalition rallies after being denied protest permit
The group March on the DNC Coalition held a rally Monday after its protest permit was denied ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
The group March on the DNC Coalition held a rally Monday after its protest permit was denied ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
'Bring Chicago Home' referendum goes up for vote
Chicago ended 2023 with 6,139 people experiencing homelessness on any given day, according to the city’s annual Point-In-Time or (PIT) count. On March 19, primary voters will find a tax referendum on the ballot that aims to mitigate the crisis.
Chicago ended 2023 with 6,139 people experiencing homelessness on any given day, according to the city’s annual Point-In-Time or (PIT) count. On March 19, primary voters will find a tax referendum on the ballot that aims to mitigate the crisis.