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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...

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday that attempts to curtail mail-in voting, which is traditionally handled by states, and would require the U.S. Postal Service to maintain a list of eligible voters. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

Experts: Trump’s mail-in ballot executive order unconstitutional

By Alexandra Kukulka

April 5, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to limit mail-in voting, which political science...

Illinois 9th Congressional District Democratic primary candidate Kat Abughazaleh addresses supporters on election night at Replay in the Andersonville neighborhood, March 17, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Kat Abughazaleh aims to extend organization after 9th District loss

By Olivia Olander

April 2, 2026 at 6:08 p.m.

Progressive commentator and former 9th District candidate Kat Abughazaleh wants to bring her campaign playbook...

Voters cast their ballots in Oak Creek, Wis., on Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin judicial panel dismisses attempt to redraw congressional maps

By Scott Bauer

April 1, 2026 at 6:20 a.m.

A three-judge panel in Wisconsin on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Democratic voters that...

President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Donald Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list

By Associated Press

April 1, 2026 at 6:15 a.m.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of...

Carolyn Jacobs (left) and Pam Putzell of Indivisible NWI talk about getting youth to vote during the “Behind the Ballot” open house. The event was put on by the Lake County Board of Elections and Registration at the County Government Center in Crown Point on Saturday, March, 14, 2026. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Beckwith, Indivisible NWI spar over Lake County elections event

By Alexandra Kukulka

March 24, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and Indivisible NWI are trading barbs about the latter group's presence...

President Donald Trump walks down the stairs of Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, March 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

President Donald Trump casts Florida mail ballot as he pushes Congress to severely limit that voting option

By Bill Barrow

March 24, 2026 at 8:24 a.m.

President Donald Trump has cast another mail ballot in Florida as he continues to publicly...

A voter drops a mail-in ballot into a drop box outside the Cook County office building, in Chicago on Oct. 21, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

US Supreme Court weighs post-Election Day ballot counting in case that could affect Illinois and other states

By Rick Pearson

March 23, 2026 at 5:53 p.m.

The case brought by the Republican National Committee challenges a Mississippi law allowing ballots cast...

Jonah Peterson, center, cast his ballot for the first time Tuesday at the Lake County Government Center on the first day of early voting. (Alexandra Kukulka/Post-Tribune)

Experts: SAVE America bill would require more documentation to vote

By Alexandra Kukulka

March 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

As the Senate began to debate a stricter voter registration bill this week, voter rights...

Patrick Hanley of Winnetka, of the 2007 Class of Glenbrook North High School, holds son Max, 7 months, at the Stronger Together Community Engagement Expo on May 4, 2024 in Wilmette at the Wilmette Public Library. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Patrick Hanley declares win to succeed Laura Fine in state Senate Democratic primary

By Claire Murphy

March 20, 2026 at 11:34 a.m.

Patrick Hanley narrowly secured the Democratic primary victory to succeed Laura Fine in the 9th...

U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García speaks during a press conference at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights headquarters in the Loop on Sept. 28, 2025. García is stepping down at the end of his term. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Independents seek opening in 4th District, upended by US Rep. García’s controversial retirement

By Dan Petrella

March 20, 2026 at 1:02 p.m.

The race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García is emerging as the most...