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.
Unpacking the SAFE-T Act: Cook County Public Defender explains case review process ahead of new year
Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell outlines how the SAFE-T Act will keep offenders from buying their way out of jail and slows the process so mistakes aren't made.
Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell outlines how the SAFE-T Act will keep offenders from buying their way out of jail and slows the process so mistakes aren't made.
Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell weighs in on SAFE-T Act's no cash bail
The SAFE-T Act is set to take effect in January and it will eliminate cash bail. Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell breaks down how the new law will change who stays in custody based on the offense, not the offender's bank account.
The SAFE-T Act is set to take effect in January and it will eliminate cash bail. Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell breaks down how the new law will change who stays in custody based on the offense, not the offender's bank account.
Bailey reacts, blames Pritzker for death threats made against him by Chicago suspect
State Senator Darren Bailey says it is the political rhetoric from Governor JB Pritzker that has helped create this kind of hatred.
State Senator Darren Bailey says it is the political rhetoric from Governor JB Pritzker that has helped create this kind of hatred.
Bailey reacts, blames Pritzker for death threats made against him by Chicago suspect
A 21-year-old Chicago man is facing charges after police say he left a death threat on a voicemail for Gubernatorial GOP hopeful Darren Bailey.
A 21-year-old Chicago man is facing charges after police say he left a death threat on a voicemail for Gubernatorial GOP hopeful Darren Bailey.
Biden urges voters to save American democracy from lies and violence
Six days before major midterm elections, President Joe Biden is imploring voters to save American democracy from Trump supporters' election-denying lies and the violence he says they have inspired.
Six days before major midterm elections, President Joe Biden is imploring voters to save American democracy from Trump supporters' election-denying lies and the violence he says they have inspired.
Chicago Alderman George Cardenas announces resignation
Another Chicago alderman is stepping down.
Another Chicago alderman is stepping down.
Pelosi home break-in caught on security camera
David DePape allegedly told police he was on a ?suicide mission? when he broke into the home of Nancy Pelosi.
David DePape allegedly told police he was on a ?suicide mission? when he broke into the home of Nancy Pelosi.
Biden to give primetime speech targeting election deniers
President Joe Biden will deliver remarks Wednesday evening on threats to democracy, as he seeks to raise the stakes for voters less than a week before the midterm elections.
President Joe Biden will deliver remarks Wednesday evening on threats to democracy, as he seeks to raise the stakes for voters less than a week before the midterm elections.
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.
Pritzker gives big bucks to Democrats running for state’s top court — but GOP says he’s skirting the law
Showing the high-stakes nature of the state’s Supreme Court races, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has dipped into a trust fund to contribute to two Democratic judicial candidates in races that could reshape the Illinois Supreme Court — a decision Republicans say is skirting contribution limits the governor set himself.
Showing the high-stakes nature of the state’s Supreme Court races, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has dipped into a trust fund to contribute to two Democratic judicial candidates in races that could reshape the Illinois Supreme Court — a decision Republicans say is skirting contribution limits the governor set himself.
Unpacking the SAFE-T Act: State Rep La Shawn Ford breaks down new law
State Representative for the 8th District, La Shawn Ford explains how the SAFE-T Act could impact defendants facing charges in violent and non-violent scenarios.
State Representative for the 8th District, La Shawn Ford explains how the SAFE-T Act could impact defendants facing charges in violent and non-violent scenarios.
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson says he'll move out of the city if Lightfoot is re-elected
“If she got re-elected, I'll move out of the city of Chicago,” Wilson said.
“If she got re-elected, I'll move out of the city of Chicago,” Wilson said.
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson threatens to leave if Lightfoot wins
"If she got re-elected, I'll move out of the city of Chicago," said Wilson. Asked why, he added, "Because you can't take crime, taxes high. I'm a business person as well, you know. You got red light taxes, driveway taxes, head taxes. Crime is high. Police got bad morale. Who (would) want to live here?"
"If she got re-elected, I'll move out of the city of Chicago," said Wilson. Asked why, he added, "Because you can't take crime, taxes high. I'm a business person as well, you know. You got red light taxes, driveway taxes, head taxes. Crime is high. Police got bad morale. Who (would) want to live here?"
Former Illinois prosecutors, judges urge suburban voters to give GOP control of state Supreme Court
A group of former prosecutors and former judges urged suburban voters Tuesday to give Republicans control of the Illinois Supreme Court.
A group of former prosecutors and former judges urged suburban voters Tuesday to give Republicans control of the Illinois Supreme Court.
Paul Pelosi hammer attack: New details revealed in court
The man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi appears in court for the first time.
The man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi appears in court for the first time.
Chief Justice Roberts delays handover of Trump tax returns to House panel
The House Ways and Means panel first requested Donald Trump’s tax returns in 2019 as part of a probe into the Internal Revenue Service’s audit program and tax law compliance by the former president.
The House Ways and Means panel first requested Donald Trump’s tax returns in 2019 as part of a probe into the Internal Revenue Service’s audit program and tax law compliance by the former president.