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Five candidates vying for open Indiana Secretary of State seat

By Anna Ortiz

October 11, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

Candidates are describing this year’s secretary of state race as pivotal, with five individuals campaigning...

Will County government offices in Joliet (Daily Southtown file photo)

Democrats challenge two Republican leaders in Will County District 4 race

By Michelle Mullins

October 11, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.

Incumbent Republicans Jim Richmond and Steve Balich face Democrats Sheri Boniecki-Cooling and William Pratt in...

Chicago school board incumbent Karen Zaccor District 4A, left, with challengers Ellen Sherratt, center, and Angel Alvarez respond to a questions during a forum in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, Oct. 5, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)

A North Side race tests competing visions for Chicago’s new elected school board

By Kate Armanini

October 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Two North Side candidates are in a race that has become a microcosm of a...

U.S. Senate contender U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi speaks to anchor Paris Schutz during a debate with U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Feb. 16, 2026, at WFLD-Ch. 32 in Chicago. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

US Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi raises millions for Illinois Senate bid as fundraising draws scrutiny

By Dan Petrella

March 10, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s prowess at raising campaign cash not only gave him an early,...

Democratic Senate candidates Rep. Robin Kelly, from left, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton arrive to begin a debate on March 9, 2026, at WTTW-Ch. 11 studios. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Raja Krishnamoorthi, Juliana Stratton and Robin Kelly stick to script in Senate race’s final TV debate

By Dan Petrella

March 9, 2026 at 6:48 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton continued to tussle over how various...

The Leyden Fire Protection District received voters' support in two referendum questions. (Leyden Fire Protection District)

Leyden Fire Protection District seeks funding increase in referendum question

By Igor Studenkov

March 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Leyden Fire Protection District is asking voters to approve a 0.21% tax increase above what...

Illinois comptroller candidate and state Sen. Karina Villa greets attendees before a Democratic candidate forum at the Des Plaines Public Library on Feb. 6, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Bernie Sanders endorses state Sen. Karina Villa for Illinois comptroller

By Jeremy Gorner

March 9, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

Illinois state Sen. Karina Villa is in a four-person race to replace longtime Illinois Comptroller...

Darren Bailey, right, answers a question as fellow Republican gubernatorial candidates Rick Heidner, from left, James Mendrick and Ted Dabrowski debate in downstate Washington, Jan. 15, 2026. (Troy Stolt/for the baiduhai)

Illinois 2026 GOP primary for governor features four candidates and one familiar face but big donors sit out

By Rick Pearson

March 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Republican primary for governor four years ago was impossible to miss with massive spending...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias greets public service representatives at the new Illinois
secretary of state office at 125 W. Monroe St. in the Loop on March 31, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Two low-funded Republicans battle to run against Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias in the fall

By Jeremy Gorner

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

For the GOP nomination for secretary of state, Diane M. Harris is going up against...

People grab signs during a rally in support of the SAVE Act, a bill that would require states to obtain documentary proof of citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections, Sept. 2, 2025, in Orland Park. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Official: SAVE legislation could make it harder for women to vote

By Alexandra Kukulka

March 7, 2026 at 4:29 p.m.

Republicans have pushed the SAVE Act because of election security concerns, while Democrats have opposed...

Candidates for Lake County Sheriff speak during a forum in Gary on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County sheriff candidates share thoughts on commissary fund, ICE

By Alexandra Kukulka

March 5, 2026 at 3:25 p.m.

The majority of the candidates for Lake County Sheriff who participated in a Wednesday debate...

Adal Regis, from left, state Sen. Willie Preston, state Sen. Robert Peters, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Yumeka Brown attend a forum for candidates running in the Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District at St. Paul and the Redeemer Episcopal Church in Chicago on Jan. 17, 2026. (Troy Stolt/for the baiduhai)

Crowded Democratic primary emerges in Illinois’ 2nd District race to replace US Rep. Robin Kelly

By Jake Sheridan

March 6, 2026 at 10:34 a.m.

In the March 17 Democratic primary for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, a crowded field differs...

State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, from left, state Rep. Margaret Croke, state Sen. Karina Villa and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim gather for pictures following a Democratic comptroller candidate forum at the Des Plaines Public Library on Feb. 6, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois comptroller race 2026: Democratic primary field angles for votes as Susana Mendoza steps down

By Jeremy Gorner

March 5, 2026 at 8:50 a.m.

With Mendoza eyeing a potential run for Chicago mayor, Illinois voters must choose her successor...