Illinois Politics

There are dozens of referendum questions on ballots for the Illinois Primary. Here's what you need to know.

Despite having low voting numbers earlier in the day on Tuesday, their gradually on the rise before the polls close. Sylvia Perez has more.

The referendum asks taxpayers in Thornton Township whether they support a 0.15% property tax increase that would go toward mental health services.

A closer look at some of the referendums on suburban ballots -- Homer Glen residents are deciding whether to get rid of township government, in Prospect Heights, a binding referendum affecting property taxes and in Round Lake, residents are deciding on a new library.

Illinois voters aren't the only ones headed to the polls today -- Presidential primaries are being held in Ohio, Kansas, Florida and Arizona. Sunny Tsai has more.

A controversial Chicago referendum to hike a real estate tax is on the ballot. We have been talking about the real estate transfer tax the mayor calls Bring Chicago Home for months. If approved, this will increase taxes on $1 million plus properties to raise money for homeless services. The referendum would be the first win from Mayor Brandon Johnson's "Tax the Rich" agenda that he campaigned on during the 2023 mayoral race.

Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is running for his fourth term in Congress, representing Illinois’ fourth district. He was first elected in 2018, but this is the first time he has had to face a challenger in the Democratic primary.

One of the most heated races we are watching is the race to replace Kim Foxx as Cook County State's Attorney. There are two challengers on the Democratic ticket -- Clayton Harris III and Eileen O'Neill Burke.

Current city treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin got out to cast her ballot this morning. She's looking to unseat incumbent Democrat Rep. Danny Davis for the 7th district.

Voters are casting their ballots today at sites across the Chicago area. We're digging deeper into the historically low voter turnout and why officials say they're worried.

People are beginning to file into polling places across Illinois as the primary election kicks into gear.

Max Bever from the Chicago Board of Elections talks about what they expect from voter turnout today and the importance of the Illinois primary election.

In a north suburban school district, parents find themselves divided over a potential school closure and property tax increase.

Thousands will flock to the polls today to cast their ballots in what could be a decisive primary election in Illinois.