"A different campaign": Bailey eyes Chicago push after GOP primary win

Republican nominee Darren Bailey says his general election strategy will center on expanding support in Chicago after securing his party’s nomination, positioning a renewed outreach effort as he prepares to face Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker again this fall.

Pritzker, Bailey trade fire as general election begins

Gov. JB Pritzker is fresh off a successful night, having funded the winning Senate campaign of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks after Stratton secures primary election victory
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Gov. JB Pritzker is fresh off a successful night, having funded the winning Senate campaign of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. He sits down with FOX Chicago's Paris Schutz a day after the election.

Markwayne Mullin makes his case to lead DHS, faces Senate resistance over temperament

Markwayne Mullin appeared before senators for a Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing on Wednesday as lawmakers questioned the Oklahoma Republican senator about he would run the department.

Iranian regime appears 'intact but largely degraded,' Gabbard tells Congress

Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Iranian regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded."

Mullin faces heated confirmation hearing amid DHS funding fight
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Sen. Markwayne Mullin defends his nomination to lead Homeland Security during a tense hearing marked by partisan clashes and questions over leadership.

Darren Bailey pitches a 'new day' in second run for Illinois governor
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The day after Darren Bailey won the GOP nomination for governor in Illinois, Darren Bailey spoke with Fox Chicago to give his pitch to voters as he again challenges Gov. JB Pritzker.

What is the Jones Act? Trump may waive shipping law during Iran war

The Trump administration is weighing whether to suspend maritime shipping laws as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continues to disrupt energy markets and supply chains.

Darren Bailey campaign sets message for rematch against Pritzker
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Running mate Aaron Del Mar outlines the campaign’s strategy, responds to Democratic criticism, and discusses key issues like affordability ahead of the November showdown.

Pat Hynes recaps Democratic primary win for Cook County assessor
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Pat Hynes discusses his plans to address property tax fairness, improve transparency, and implement changes in the assessor’s office ahead of the general election.

Illinois primary results: Key races take shape as analysts break down surprises
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Political science professor Stephen Caliendo unpacks major Illinois primary results, including Juliana Stratton’s win, a Cook County assessor upset, and what the outcomes signal heading into the general election.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss wins 9th Dist. Democratic primary race
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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is the winner of the Democratic primary race in Illinois’ 9th congressional district, the AP projects.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss wins 9th Dist. Democratic primary race: AP
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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is the winner of the Democratic primary race in Illinois’ 9th congressional district, the AP projects. Biss beat out a large field of Democratic candidates as they sought to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who has represented the district since 1999 and will retire at the end of this term. 

Preckwinkle looks ahead to the next four years after primary victory
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Toni Preckwinkle is projected to win the Democratic nomination for Cook County Board president, fending off a primary challenge from Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly, the AP projects.