What to expect in Illinois on Election Day

The race for president tops the list of federal, state and local contests in Illinois, where voters have supported the Democratic presidential nominee for decades but lower-ballot contests are more competitive.

Opening statements continue in Madigan's corruption trial
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Prosecutors spent two hours laying out the government's case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. He faces 22 counts of racketeering and bribery. Opening statements continue Tuesday.

Cook County state's attorney candidates ramp up rhetoric

Bob Fioretti was slinging mud at his opponent on Monday, dredging up a case Eileen O'Neill Burke prosecuted 30 years ago of a young boy who was later found to be wrongfully convicted of murder.

Cook County state's attorney candidates ramp up rhetoric
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On Monday, Bob Fioretti was slinging mud at his opponent, dredging up a case Eileen O'Neill Burke prosecuted 30 years ago of a young boy who was later found to be wrongfully convicted of murder.

2024 Election: Early voting expands in Chicago
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Early voting is now available in 50 more locations across the city, one in every ward, plus the Loop Supersite and at their office at 69 W. Washington.

Early voting expands in Illinois
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With the election just two weeks away, 12,000 early vote ballots have been cast. Several more early voting sites opened up across Illinois Monday, including those in each of Chicago's 50 wards.

Michael Madigan trial: Potential jurors questioned about possible biases

Many in the jury pool are already familiar with Michael Madigan’s name, which has prompted careful questioning about any potential bias.

'Not legit!': Chicago mayor faces sharp criticism over handling of school board controversy
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A defiant Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday exerted his authority, plowing forward on replacing the seven resigned school board members. But his announcement went off the rails before it even began.

Madigan's long-awaited trial to kick off Wednesday with jury selection

It’s time for the next high-profile political corruption trial to begin in Illinois. In a Fox 32 special report, Paris Schutz takes a look at the Michael Madigan case.

All CPS board members to resign in win for Chicago mayor
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In a stunning new twist to the tensions between Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools, the mayor?s office confirmed Friday widely speculated rumors that all seven Board of Education members will be stepping down.