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.
Pritzker and Bailey fighting for every last vote heading into the homestretch
In the closing days of the Nov. 8 campaign season, candidates are trying to find a closing message to earn your vote.
In the closing days of the Nov. 8 campaign season, candidates are trying to find a closing message to earn your vote.
President Biden traveling to Chicago ahead of Election Day
President Joe Biden will be in Chicago this weekend ahead to stump for Democrats ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections.
President Joe Biden will be in Chicago this weekend ahead to stump for Democrats ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections.
Lake County residents still have days to vote early ahead of Election Day
Lake County Clerk Robin O'Connor talks about early voting efforts in her county and how the numbers are shaping up heading into Election Day.
Lake County Clerk Robin O'Connor talks about early voting efforts in her county and how the numbers are shaping up heading into Election Day.
Biden coming to Illinois to rally Dems ahead of Tuesday vote, Harris in Chicago on Sunday
President Joe Biden will lead a get-out-the vote rally for Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the rest of the Democratic ticket with a focus on boosting suburban Chicago congressional incumbents — especially Reps. Sean Casten and Bill Foster — who are in races that may be tightening.
President Joe Biden will lead a get-out-the vote rally for Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the rest of the Democratic ticket with a focus on boosting suburban Chicago congressional incumbents — especially Reps. Sean Casten and Bill Foster — who are in races that may be tightening.
Illinois midterm elections 2022: Everything you need to know
Illinois voters will decide this Election Day whether to remain with incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker or to choose a new route with Republican state Senator Darren Bailey. It is one of several high-profile races that will determine the future of politics in the Land of Lincoln.
Illinois voters will decide this Election Day whether to remain with incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker or to choose a new route with Republican state Senator Darren Bailey. It is one of several high-profile races that will determine the future of politics in the Land of Lincoln.
Chicago suburbs report 'really heavy' early voter turnout
Candidates are making their closing arguments to voters with just days to go until Election Day, which is a week from Tuesday. FOX 32 political editor Mike Flannery with what’s at stake.
Candidates are making their closing arguments to voters with just days to go until Election Day, which is a week from Tuesday. FOX 32 political editor Mike Flannery with what’s at stake.
Countdown to the midterms: Dems lean on Obama for momentum
We're eight days away from one of the most consequential midterm elections in a generation with the balance of power in Washington on the line. Political consultant Demarie Cobb joined Good Day Chicago on Monday to break down the key races.
We're eight days away from one of the most consequential midterm elections in a generation with the balance of power in Washington on the line. Political consultant Demarie Cobb joined Good Day Chicago on Monday to break down the key races.
On the ballot: Illinois voters to decide on Workers' Rights Amendment
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth was in south suburban Will County Friday afternoon, urging support for a proposed amendment to the state constitution that's at the top of the fall ballot. It's the so-called Workers’ Rights Amendment that would prohibit the passage of anti-union, right-to-work laws.
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth was in south suburban Will County Friday afternoon, urging support for a proposed amendment to the state constitution that's at the top of the fall ballot. It's the so-called Workers’ Rights Amendment that would prohibit the passage of anti-union, right-to-work laws.
Federal lawsuit threatens validity of Illinois mail-in, military ballots
The suit was brought by a downstate Republican congressman and two GOP officials.
The suit was brought by a downstate Republican congressman and two GOP officials.
Federal lawsuit threatens validity of mail-in, military ballots for Illinois
The suit was brought by a downstate Republican congressman and two GOP officials.
The suit was brought by a downstate Republican congressman and two GOP officials.
'Abortion is on the ballot': Illinois Planned Parenthood launches campaign for midterm elections
Planned parenthood is declaring November, "Roe-vember."
Planned parenthood is declaring November, "Roe-vember."
Illinois Planned Parenthood launches campaign for midterm elections
Planned parenthood is declaring November, "Roe-vember."
Planned parenthood is declaring November, "Roe-vember."