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...
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...
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...
Niles voters unofficially agree with free bus rides continuing, reject other advisory referendum questions By Elizabeth Schiele March 20, 2026 at 9:10 a.m. Niles voters agreed the village should continue its free bus service but rejected two other...
North Side lawmaker Margaret Croke secures Democratic nomination for Illinois comptroller By Jeremy Gorner March 19, 2026 at 7:55 p.m. State Rep. Margaret Croke of Chicago, backed by Gov. JB Pritzker, narrowly led the race...
More than $30M in outside spending shaped Illinois primaries, but wins were a split for big-monied interests By Olivia Olander March 19, 2026 at 5:27 p.m. Political action committees with unlimited raising and spending power poured nearly $33 million into a...
As Daniel Biss likely heads to Congress, who will be the next Evanston mayor? By Claire Murphy March 19, 2026 at 4:31 p.m. With Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss likely headed to Congress, special election may be needed to...
Candidate with Nazi salute in name removed from ballot By Alexandra Kukulka March 19, 2026 at 1:50 p.m. A Republican candidate who filed for U.S. Representative in Indiana’s First District with the Nazi...
Glencoe Library $17.5 million referendum passes; will add 4,000 square feet By Daniel I. Dorfman March 19, 2026 at 11:26 a.m. Glencoe Public Library $17.5 million advisory bond referendum passes March 17, 2026; will add 4,000...
‘This election is not over’: Democratic race for Illinois comptroller still undecided as Croke holds slim lead By Jonathan Bullington March 18, 2026 at 6:49 p.m. The Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller remained too close to call as state Rep. Margaret...
Two incumbents fall, appointees hold on in Cook County Board races By A.D. Quig March 19, 2026 at 11:36 a.m. The contested races for the 17-member Cook County Board ended with two established incumbents toppled,...
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton looking to make history in US Senate race against ex-Illinois GOP chair Don Tracy By Dan Petrella March 18, 2026 at 5:07 p.m. If she defeats Republican nominee Don Tracy in November, Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton would...
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss looks ahead to general election after threading 9th District needle By Olivia Olander March 18, 2026 at 5:56 p.m. Following his win in the crowded Democratic primary to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky,...