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State representatives work in the House chamber May 27, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Republican Adam Beaty challenges Rep. Anthony DeLuca for 80th state House

By Evy Lewis

October 12, 2026 at 1:27 p.m.

Police Sgt. Adam Beaty, Rep. Anthony DeLuca talk property taxes, data centers and solar farms...

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

Will County District 5 candidates talk solar farms, Des Plaines River bridge

By Michelle Mullins

October 12, 2026 at 1:31 p.m.

Democrats Sherry Williams and Karen Johnson face Republicans Dave Oxley and James “JJ” Balonek in...

Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson face off for District 1 Indiana State Senate seat

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Two political newcomers, Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson, are both hoping to...

While a potential Supreme Court ruling on counting mail-in ballots won't impact Indiana, experts said it could have broad consequences for voters across the country. The Supreme Court in Washington is pictured on June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

As Supreme Court weighs mail-in ballot rule, Indiana election experts warn of broad consequences

By Alexandra Kukulka

November 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Indiana won’t be hit by a potential Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots, but experts...

Election judges process and count mail-in ballots at the Board of Elections in Chicago on March 22, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Supreme Court weighing Mississippi mail-in ballot case that could have major impact on Illinois voting laws

By Rick Pearson

November 11, 2025 at 5:16 p.m.

Conservatives want mail-in ballots to be counted no later than Election Day. Illinois allows ballots...

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who is running for the U.S. Senate, speaks Saturday, Nov. 8, at a meeting of the Democratic Party of Oak Park at the main branch of the Oak Park Public Library. (Bob Skolnik/Pioneer Press)

Senate candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi makes his pitch to Oak Park Democrats

By Bob Skolnik

November 11, 2025 at 3:24 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi spoke to the Democratic Party of Oak Park at the Oak...

Darren Bailey greets supporters after announcing his 2026 Republican primary bid for Illinois governor at the Drake Hotel Oak Brook on Sept. 25, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Republican Darren Bailey to continue bid for Illinois governor after crash that killed son, family members

By Rick Pearson

November 11, 2025 at 4:37 p.m.

In a video that touched on his evangelical faith and encouragement he got from President...

FILE – The sun sets behind high tension power lines, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in the Porter Ranch section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Voters’ anger at high electricity bills and data centers looms over 2026 midterms

By Marc Levy

November 8, 2025 at 11:56 a.m.

Electricity costs were a key issue in this week’s elections for governor in New Jersey...

In this Nov. 24, 2000, file photo, Broward County, Fla., canvassing board member Judge Robert Rosenberg uses a magnifying glass to examine a disputed election ballot at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)

Today in History: Statewide recount begins in Florida

By Associated Press

November 8, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Nov. 8, 2000, a statewide recount began in Florida, which emerged as critical in...

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton speaks during a news conference at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights headquarters in the Loop, Sept. 28, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Rejecting corporate PAC money earns Juliana Stratton endorsement in Senate race from End Citizens United

By Dan Petrella

November 6, 2025 at 6:26 p.m.

End Citizens United, which backs greater transparency in campaign fundraising and contribution limits, announced it...

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

US Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García defends insider move that cleared path for top staffer to enter Congress

By Dan Petrella

November 5, 2025 at 7:50 p.m.

While acknowledging "the criticism is fair," U.S. Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García said he made the...

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales speaks during a public meeting regarding election scheduling and voting centers at Munster Town Hall on Oct. 8, 2025. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

Sec. of State Morales’ precinct visits caused confusion

By Alexandra Kukulka

November 5, 2025 at 3:01 p.m.

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales caused a bit of stir on Tuesday when he...

A sign in support of Lake Central's school referendum sits on a yard north of 93rd Avenue. (Carole Carlson/Post-Tribune)

Lake Central, Hanover voters back school referendums

By Carole Carlson

November 5, 2025 at 2:12 p.m.

Voters in the Lake Central and Hanover Community school districts, in south Lake County, supported...