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The Cook County Board of Commissioners meets in the County Board room on Oct. 5, 2023. (Trent Sprague/baiduhai)

Appointed Democrat Kisha McCaskill faces Republican Richard Nolan in Cook County Board 5th District

By Evy Lewis

October 9, 2026 at 12:04 p.m.

Democrat Kisha McCaskill, appointed last year in Cook County's 5th Dist, faces Republican Richard Nolan...

The Will County sheriff's office (Daily Southtown file photo)

Will County sheriff candidates discuss Flock cameras, SAFE-T Act

By Michelle Mullins

October 9, 2026 at 11:19 a.m.

Republican James “Jim” Reilly faces Democrat Patrick Jones for Will County sheriff, and both candidates...

A supporter holds a sign for Democratic candidate for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa while she speaks during a rally, Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years

By Kevin Hardy

October 8, 2026 at 4:59 p.m.

As the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is...

Cardiologist Dr. Lisa Nee with her dogs outside her home in Chicago on July 6, 2026. Dr. Nee will be announcing her candidacy for Chicago mayor. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Cardiologist and whistleblower Dr. Lisa Nee to run for Chicago mayor

By Jake Sheridan

July 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

A Chicago cardiologist and medical whistleblower is entering the crowded race for mayor, promising to...

President Donald Trump greets supporters after arriving on a Freedom 250 train, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Medora, N.D. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

President Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?

By Thomas Beaumont

July 4, 2026 at 6:26 p.m.

President Donald Trump reshaped this year’s U.S. Senate map by sidelining some Republican incumbents and...

Oswego school board member Jared Ploger, center, attends a board meeting at Oswego East High School on March 20, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Aurora-area Democrats pick teacher, union leader Jared Ploger for state Senate seat ballot spot

By Olivia Olander

July 2, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.

Jared Ploger will replace Aurora-area state Sen. Linda Holmes as the Democrat on the November...

State Sen. Linda Holmes speaks at a committee hearing during the spring legislative session at the State Capitol, May 29, 2026, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Suburban Democratic Party chairs to pick Aurora-area Illinois Senate nominee behind closed doors

By Olivia Olander

July 1, 2026 at 2:39 p.m.

Because state Sen. Linda Holmes’ announcement came months after the March primary, just four county...

Attorney Ed Mullen speaks in support of dual-circulation cases allowing candidates to remain on the ballot, during a Chicago Board of Elections meeting on June 30, 2026. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Chicago Board of Elections says circulation rule doesn’t apply to school board

By Kate Armanini

June 30, 2026 at 5:22 p.m.

The Chicago Board of Elections ruled Tuesday that school board candidates can't be disqualified simply...

Illinois 4th Congressional District candidate Mayra Macías, right, shakes hands with a supporter ahead of a hearing with the Illinois State Board of Elections in Chicago’s Loop on June 26, 2026. Macías met with the board of elections to respond to questions about legitimate signatures on her candidacy petition. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

2 independents fight to stay on the Illinois 4th District ballot amid machine politics claims

By Jake Sheridan

June 30, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

A final decision on the two candidates seeking to run as independents in the 4th...

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge

By Mark Sherman

June 29, 2026 at 9:29 a.m.

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election...

FILE – A person waits to cast a ballot at the Horatio Williams Foundation in downtown Detroit, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)

Trump administration loses appeal over access to personal information of Michigan voters

By Ed White

June 25, 2026 at 5:47 p.m.

Michigan can keep a lid on the personal information of registered voters, a federal appeals...

Matthew Brewer, former interim CEO and board chair of the Chicago Housing Authority, declares his candidacy for mayor of Chicago on June 25, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Former CHA board chair announces run for Chicago mayor, decries City Hall dysfunction

By Alice Yin

June 25, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

Matthew Brewer, previously the interim CEO and board chair of the CHA, declared his candidacy...

People cast their votes at the Upper Marlboro Community Center Tuesday,, June 23, 2026, in Upper Marlboro, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Federal judge bars President Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

By Julie Carr Smyth

June 24, 2026 at 9:53 p.m.

The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper in Boston effectively converts a preliminary...