Illinois primary election 2024: Voting guide

The Illinois primary election is officially here with several key races, locally and nationally, taking center stage.

Chicago sees low early voter turnout ahead of Illinois primary

Voters on Monday made their way to the polls to cast their early ballots, but sites were not as busy as election officials would like to see.

Chicago-area residents face fiscal decisions at the polls Tuesday
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Chicago-area residents will not only be casting votes for individuals on Tuesday but also weighing in on how government should allocate public funds.

Chicago sees low early voter turnout for Illinois primary
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Voters on Monday made their way to the polls to cast their early ballots, but sites were not as busy as election officials would like to see.

Solis to testify against Madigan in corruption trial
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The filing indicates that Danny Solis is expected to provide "devastating" testimony against Mike Madigan.

Cook County sees historically low early voter turnout
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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas says early voter turnout is down. Pappas says it's likely that most of the 14 referendums up for vote will pass, with $252 million at stake, because of low voter turnout.

March on the DNC Coalition rallies after being denied protest permit
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The group March on the DNC Coalition held a rally Monday after its protest permit was denied ahead of the Democratic National Convention.

Chicago prepares for Illinois Primary Election Day
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Max Bever from the Chicago Board of Elections breaks down the city's early voting numbers and previews the primary election tomorrow.

Illinois Supreme Court upholds 'Bring Chicago Home' real estate tax proposal on primary ballot

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed real estate transfer tax, known as “Bring Chicago Home," will remain on the primary ballot, and votes on the issue will be counted.

'Bring Chicago Home' to remain on primary ballot
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The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed real estate transfer tax, known as ?Bring Chicago Home," will remain on the primary ballot, and votes on the issue will be counted.

What to know when you head to the polls on March 19
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Former FOX 32 Political Reporter Mike Flannery talks with us about important dates and information you should know leading up to the primary election next week.

Cook County Clerk Iris Martinez running for re-election
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Iris Martinez made history when she was elected the first Latina Clerk of the Circuty Cort of Cook County in 2020. Now the incumbent is running against fellow Democrat Mariyana Spyropoulos.

Real estate groups challenge 'Bring Chicago Home' referendum in Illinois Supreme Court

The battle over the “Bring Chicago Home" referendum question is not over just yet, as real estate groups take the fight to the state Supreme Court, labeling the question as misleading and manipulative.

Groups challenge 'Bring Chicago Home' referendum in Illinois Supreme Court
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The battle over the ?Bring Chicago Home" referendum question is not over just yet, as real estate groups take the fight to the state Supreme Court, labeling the question as misleading and manipulative.

New Illinois law to address gender wage gap takes effect next year
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March 12 is "Equal Pay Day." It symbolizes how far into the year women have to work to match what men earned in the previous year. A change to Illinois' law seeks to close the gender wage gap. It goes into effect on January 1, 2025.