Illinois politicians at odds over gun raffle that includes AR-15 style rifle

Illinois Democrats said using guns to raise political money is at best tone-deaf, just days after seven people were shot and killed in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade.

Calls grow in Illinois to help kids manage their mental health

Illinois officials say when kids threaten to take their lives, or do harm themselves, they can't find a bed at a mental health facility.

Illinois suspends grocery tax, delays gas tax increase July 1; property tax relief — what to know

Some big changes will be taking effect Friday across Illinois to ease the financial burden for people across the state. Residents will also be receiving tax rebates in the coming months. Here's what you need to know:

Irvin’s doomed campaign for governor spent $417 per vote — worst political investment in Illinois history

Ken Griffin poured $50 million into Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin’s campaign, only to see his pick for the Republican nomination for governor finish a distant third Tuesday at a cost of more than $400 per vote.

Pritzker, Bailey offer voters very different visions for Illinois' future — what to know

This November, there will be an epic clash for governor of Illinois. Will voters remain with the incumbent, Gov. JB Pritzker? Or will they choose a new route with Republican state Senator Darren Bailey? They both have very different visions for the state. Here's what you should know:

2022 midterms Illinois primary election results: Secretary of State, Attorney General, others

More than a decade after leaving public office, his political star fallen, Alexi Giannoulias landed the Democratic nomination for Illinois secretary of state Tuesday night, the culmination of a heated primary that pitted him against a new up-and-comer in the party.

Illinois U.S. Senate primary election results: GOP’s Salvi to face Duckworth in November

Illinois hosts its primary election Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.

Illinois judicial primary election results: Lake County judge, former sheriff lead state Supreme court race

A Lake County judge won the Democratic nomination in the race to succeed retiring Justice (and former Chicago Bear) Bob Thomas on the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday night, and a former sheriff held a narrow lead in the Republican primary.

DeVore wins GOP attorney general race, will face incumbent Raoul in November

Tom DeVore, who successfully challenged Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 mask mandate, won the Republican nomination for Illinois attorney general Tuesday and will face incumbent Democrat Kwame Raoul in November.

Darren Bailey wins GOP nomination for Illinois governor: 'We will not be ignored'

Darren Bailey grew up on a farm in the tiny community of Louisville, about 30 miles south of Effingham. He said he never had any ambition to get in politics, but now he’s the Republican candidate for governor of Illinois.

ELECTION RESULTS: 2022 midterms Illinois primary

Illinois hosts its primary election Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.

2022 midterms Illinois primary election results: Illinois county offices

Illinois hosts its primary election Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.

2022 midterms Illinois primary election results: Illinois House

Illinois hosts its primary election Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.