Many candidates looking to replace Rep. Bobby Rush in 1st Congressional District
It?s a crowded field to replace congressman Bobby Rush in the First Congressional District. The district is predominately African-American, and covers many areas on the South Side and south suburbs.
It?s a crowded field to replace congressman Bobby Rush in the First Congressional District. The district is predominately African-American, and covers many areas on the South Side and south suburbs.
6 suburban Chicago voting sites to stay open late
Six suburban polling places will stay open an hour late Tuesday evening, the Cook County Clerk’s Office announced.
Six suburban polling places will stay open an hour late Tuesday evening, the Cook County Clerk’s Office announced.
Chicago voter turnout low this Illinois primary
While the number of ballots cast in Chicago is steadily increasing by the hour, voter turnout was still down this primary.
While the number of ballots cast in Chicago is steadily increasing by the hour, voter turnout was still down this primary.
Illinois Republicans to pick nominee to face Gov. JB Pritzker
“We’re going to send a message to the Republican establishment that we will not be bullied into sacrificing our principles to elect their candidates,” state Sen. Darren Bailey told a crowd at a campaign stop in rural Illinois.
“We’re going to send a message to the Republican establishment that we will not be bullied into sacrificing our principles to elect their candidates,” state Sen. Darren Bailey told a crowd at a campaign stop in rural Illinois.
7 Illinois Republicans look to replace Tammy Duckworth in US Senate
While Illinois has elected GOP senators in the recent past, Tammy Duckworth defeated the most recent Republican to hold a seat — moderate Sen. Mark Kirk — by more than 10 points in 2016.
While Illinois has elected GOP senators in the recent past, Tammy Duckworth defeated the most recent Republican to hold a seat — moderate Sen. Mark Kirk — by more than 10 points in 2016.
Illinois Primary 2022: How and where to vote in Chicago this Election Day
Polls are open across Illinois as voters cast ballots for a wide range of races in one of the seven state primary elections Tuesday.
Polls are open across Illinois as voters cast ballots for a wide range of races in one of the seven state primary elections Tuesday.
Chicago voters head to the polls to cast ballots in Illinois primary election
It?s Primary Election day and Illinois voters get to choose which candidate will represent the party for the general election.
It?s Primary Election day and Illinois voters get to choose which candidate will represent the party for the general election.
CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid limiting purchases of Plan B pills following SCOTUS ruling
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
Illinois could become safe haven for neighboring Midwesterners seeking abortions
Lee Hasselbacher, interim director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry & Innovation in Sexual and Reproductive Health, talks about the implications of crossing state lines for abortion access.
Lee Hasselbacher, interim director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry & Innovation in Sexual and Reproductive Health, talks about the implications of crossing state lines for abortion access.
Chicago uses abortion ruling to recruit businesses to the city
The city’s economic development agency is using the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion rights as a marketing tool.
The city’s economic development agency is using the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion rights as a marketing tool.
Protests over divisive issues spill over into fierce debates in the home
Both online and in person, fiery debates are happening in Chicago and beyond, due to several hot button issues in the news.
Both online and in person, fiery debates are happening in Chicago and beyond, due to several hot button issues in the news.
Protests over divisive issues spill over into fierce debates within the home
Both online and in person, fiery debates are happening in Chicago and beyond, due to several hot button issues in the news.
Both online and in person, fiery debates are happening in Chicago and beyond, due to several hot button issues in the news.
'A new course for Illinois': Bailey, Sullivan fire up supporters on eve of primary election
"We're a mess," Darren Bailey said of Illinois' Democratic leadership. "And we've got to fix it. And that means someone with a backbone who can stand up. Governor Pritzker has no desire to do anything good for Illinois except destroy our freedoms."
"We're a mess," Darren Bailey said of Illinois' Democratic leadership. "And we've got to fix it. And that means someone with a backbone who can stand up. Governor Pritzker has no desire to do anything good for Illinois except destroy our freedoms."
2022 primaries: What to watch for in these 7 states
Seven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.
Seven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.
Police at Arizona Capitol fire tear gas, Roe v. Wade abortion protesters arrested
Thousands of protesters had gathered earlier on the Capitol grounds in Phoenix, divided into groups both supporting and condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Thousands of protesters had gathered earlier on the Capitol grounds in Phoenix, divided into groups both supporting and condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Former Illinois governor has fears over GOP candidate's abortion stance, despite Trump endorsement boost
Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey already had a wide lead in voter opinion surveys before former President Donald Trump endorsed him over the weekend.
Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey already had a wide lead in voter opinion surveys before former President Donald Trump endorsed him over the weekend.
Former Illinois governor has fears over GOP candidate's abortion stance, despite Trump endorsement boost
Former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar, who is pro-choice on abortion, noted that a majority of Illinois voters are too. He fears Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey won't be able to win over many of those voters.
Former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar, who is pro-choice on abortion, noted that a majority of Illinois voters are too. He fears Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey won't be able to win over many of those voters.
Lightfoot says 'F— Clarence Thomas' for opinion urging Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage
'F— CLARENCE THOMAS': The incident with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was captured on now viral video.
'F— CLARENCE THOMAS': The incident with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was captured on now viral video.
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong says he's renouncing his US citizenship: 'F--- America'
Billie Joe Armstrong berated the US in a profanity-laced tirade during Green Day's show in London.
Billie Joe Armstrong berated the US in a profanity-laced tirade during Green Day's show in London.
'Full House' star Jodie Sweetin shoved by LAPD during protest of Supreme Court ruling on LA freeway
Jodie Sweetin said Saturday's conflict will 'not deter us' from 'fighting for our rights.'
Jodie Sweetin said Saturday's conflict will 'not deter us' from 'fighting for our rights.'