Key races to watch in today's Illinois midterm elections
Political consultant Thom Serafin breaks down a few hotly contested Illinois races playing out during Election Day.
Political consultant Thom Serafin breaks down a few hotly contested Illinois races playing out during Election Day.
Polls open in Illinois as Election Day gets underway
Polls opened Tuesday morning in Illinois, setting off a decisive Election Day with hotly contested races locally and across the nation.
Polls opened Tuesday morning in Illinois, setting off a decisive Election Day with hotly contested races locally and across the nation.
Illinois suburban races could decide control of U.S. House — what to know
Tuesday’s election could shift the political landscape on both the federal and state level.
Tuesday’s election could shift the political landscape on both the federal and state level.
Suburban Chicago races could decide control of U.S. House
In Illinois, there are several suburban showdowns among the most hotly contested Congressional races.
In Illinois, there are several suburban showdowns among the most hotly contested Congressional races.
2022 Illinois Midterm Election: Pritzker, Bailey make final push for votes
Republican Darren Bailey and Democrat Gov. J.B. Pritzker crisscrossed the state Monday, making one final push for votes.
Republican Darren Bailey and Democrat Gov. J.B. Pritzker crisscrossed the state Monday, making one final push for votes.
Big turnout expected on Election Day in Illinois
Voters are showing up early to the polls, and long lines could be seen Monday afternoon at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
Voters are showing up early to the polls, and long lines could be seen Monday afternoon at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
Illinois suburban races could decide control of U.S. House
Tuesday?s election could shift the political landscape on both the federal and state level.
Tuesday?s election could shift the political landscape on both the federal and state level.
Long lines in DuPage County on last day of early voting
Voters are showing up early to the polls, and long lines could be seen Monday afternoon at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
Voters are showing up early to the polls, and long lines could be seen Monday afternoon at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
Darren Bailey makes final appeal to voters: 'Parents and students here in Illinois deserve better'
Republican gubernatorial challenger Darren Bailey is making a last push to get more votes Monday.
Republican gubernatorial challenger Darren Bailey is making a last push to get more votes Monday.
Darren Bailey makes last appeal to voters: 'Parents and students here in Illinois deserve better'
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey addressed voters Monday in a final push before Election Day.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey addressed voters Monday in a final push before Election Day.
Early voting coming to a close in Chicago ahead of Election Day
Chicago Board of Election officials expect a push on this last day of early voting with Election Day looming on Tuesday.
Chicago Board of Election officials expect a push on this last day of early voting with Election Day looming on Tuesday.
Elon Musk: 'I recommend voting for a Republican Congress'
Billionaire Twitter CEO Elon Musk endorsed Republicans for the midterm election cycle on Monday, telling voters to cast ballots for a Republican Congress.
Billionaire Twitter CEO Elon Musk endorsed Republicans for the midterm election cycle on Monday, telling voters to cast ballots for a Republican Congress.
In final push, Kamala Harris frames election as fight for democracy and Republicans vow to 'restore' Illinois
Rallying with Illinois Democrats on Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris framed the midterm elections as a referendum on abortion rights and the fight for democracy — as the state’s top Republican ticket vowed to oust Democrats and “restore” Illinois.
Rallying with Illinois Democrats on Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris framed the midterm elections as a referendum on abortion rights and the fight for democracy — as the state’s top Republican ticket vowed to oust Democrats and “restore” Illinois.
Chicago says 237,219 have voted in person and by mail as of Sunday night
The last general election was November 6, 2018. The Chicago Board of Elections said in 2018 at this same time – with just one day to go before election day – the 2018 vote total stood at 274,756 ballots cast.
The last general election was November 6, 2018. The Chicago Board of Elections said in 2018 at this same time – with just one day to go before election day – the 2018 vote total stood at 274,756 ballots cast.
Chicago officials lay out Election Day security plans
With tensions high across the country ahead of the hotly contested midterms, Chicago officials gathered at the Board of Elections supersite in the Loop Friday and pledged to protect voters and poll workers while insisting there are no looming threats ahead of Election Day.
With tensions high across the country ahead of the hotly contested midterms, Chicago officials gathered at the Board of Elections supersite in the Loop Friday and pledged to protect voters and poll workers while insisting there are no looming threats ahead of Election Day.
President Biden to campaign in Chicago this weekend ahead of Tuesday's elections
President Joe Biden will head to Chicago to participate in a political reception Friday evening.
President Joe Biden will head to Chicago to participate in a political reception Friday evening.
Illinois SAFE-T Act: Cook County Chief Judge says 'cash bail doesn't work'
A top Cook County Republican and several Democrats in the Chicago City Council are urging voters to vote "no" on Chief Judge Tim Evans.
A top Cook County Republican and several Democrats in the Chicago City Council are urging voters to vote "no" on Chief Judge Tim Evans.
Chicago woman to cast her first ballot after becoming U.S. citizen on Tuesday
Tuesday's midterm election will be extra special for on Chicago woman. Karen Villagomez will cast her ballot for the first time ever, right after she becomes a U.S. citizen on the same day.
Tuesday's midterm election will be extra special for on Chicago woman. Karen Villagomez will cast her ballot for the first time ever, right after she becomes a U.S. citizen on the same day.
Biden, Harris, McCarthy coming to Illinois to campaign ahead of midterms
"I was not the one who invited them, but I'm glad to have them coming," Governor JB Pritzker said of Biden and Harris' expected visit on Sunday to boost Democratic turnout.
"I was not the one who invited them, but I'm glad to have them coming," Governor JB Pritzker said of Biden and Harris' expected visit on Sunday to boost Democratic turnout.
Pritzker, Bailey fighting for every last vote heading into the homestretch
"The question is are you better off today than you were four years ago?" said GOP hopeful Darren Bailey.
"The question is are you better off today than you were four years ago?" said GOP hopeful Darren Bailey.