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.
Chicago prepares for Illinois Primary Election Day
Max Bever from the Chicago Board of Elections breaks down the city's early voting numbers and previews the primary election tomorrow.
Max Bever from the Chicago Board of Elections breaks down the city's early voting numbers and previews the primary election tomorrow.
Cook County Clerk Iris Martinez running for re-election
Iris Martinez made history when she was elected the first Latina Clerk of the Circuty Cort of Cook County in 2020. Now the incumbent is running against fellow Democrat Mariyana Spyropoulos.
Iris Martinez made history when she was elected the first Latina Clerk of the Circuty Cort of Cook County in 2020. Now the incumbent is running against fellow Democrat Mariyana Spyropoulos.
Biden, Trump could lock in their nominations today
Primary elections are underway in four states Tuesday as both President Biden and former President Trump are close to securing the required number of delegates for their nominations. Biden needs just under 100 delegates to lock in his nomination, while Trump just a little over 100. Voters in Mississippi say it'll be a tight race.
Primary elections are underway in four states Tuesday as both President Biden and former President Trump are close to securing the required number of delegates for their nominations. Biden needs just under 100 delegates to lock in his nomination, while Trump just a little over 100. Voters in Mississippi say it'll be a tight race.
Clayton Harris III lays out his priorities if elected Cook County State's Attorney
Clayton Harris III talks about why he believes he is the "most uniquely qualified" candidate to replace Kim Foxx as the Cook County State's Attorney.
Clayton Harris III talks about why he believes he is the "most uniquely qualified" candidate to replace Kim Foxx as the Cook County State's Attorney.
Bob Fioretti makes his pitch to become the next Cook County State's Attorney
Primary election day for voters throughout chicagoland is March 19 and ever since Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced she would not be seeking a third term, the race to replace her has been heating up. The republican candidate vying for the position, former Ald. Bob Fioretti, joins Good Day Chicago to lay out the pillars of his campaign.
Primary election day for voters throughout chicagoland is March 19 and ever since Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced she would not be seeking a third term, the race to replace her has been heating up. The republican candidate vying for the position, former Ald. Bob Fioretti, joins Good Day Chicago to lay out the pillars of his campaign.
President Biden goes after Trump during State of the Union
President Joe Biden took shots at Donald Trump during a fiery address Thursday night for the State of the Union.
President Joe Biden took shots at Donald Trump during a fiery address Thursday night for the State of the Union.
Mariyana Spyropoulos lays out her campaign pillars for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
Mariyana Spyropoulos talks about why she's running for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County and what she hopes to implement if she is voted into office.
Mariyana Spyropoulos talks about why she's running for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County and what she hopes to implement if she is voted into office.
Joe Biden's State of The Union address draws ire from Republicans
Political science professor Stephen Caliendo from North Central College shares his takeaways from President Joe Biden's State of the Union address and the Republicans' following rebuttal.
Political science professor Stephen Caliendo from North Central College shares his takeaways from President Joe Biden's State of the Union address and the Republicans' following rebuttal.
Eileen O'Neill Burke lays out what her priorities would be as Cook County State's Attorney
Cook County State's Attorney candidate Eileen O'Neill Burke talks about why she is running for office and improvements that she would make from Kim Foxx's tenure as the county's top prosecutor.
Cook County State's Attorney candidate Eileen O'Neill Burke talks about why she is running for office and improvements that she would make from Kim Foxx's tenure as the county's top prosecutor.
Security plans unveiled for Democratic National Convention
The countdown has begun for this year's Democratic National Convention, scheduled to take place in Chicago this August.
The countdown has begun for this year's Democratic National Convention, scheduled to take place in Chicago this August.
2024 presidential race shaping up after Haley drops out
After Super Tuesday and Nikki Haley's decision to drop out of the race for GOP candidacy, a President Biden and Donald Trump rematch is beginning to solidify. Political experts Pat Brady and Thom Serafin weigh in on the recent developments.
After Super Tuesday and Nikki Haley's decision to drop out of the race for GOP candidacy, a President Biden and Donald Trump rematch is beginning to solidify. Political experts Pat Brady and Thom Serafin weigh in on the recent developments.
Nikki Haley explains suspension of 2024 presidential campaign: 'The time has now come'
Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign on Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, leaving Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination.
Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign on Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, leaving Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination.
Nikki Haley to drop out after Super Tuesday losses
Nikki Haley had been vying to become the GOP presidential nominee despite the odds against her, but on Wednesday she is planning to retract her bid.
Nikki Haley had been vying to become the GOP presidential nominee despite the odds against her, but on Wednesday she is planning to retract her bid.



















