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Tower Green in Western Springs will be the backdrop for a Get out the Vote Rally organized by Indivisible West Suburban Chicago from 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 17. (Steve Metsch/Daily Southtown)

Grassroots group holding ‘get out the vote rally’ in Western Springs

By Steve Metsch

October 12, 2026 at 4:57 p.m.

Indivisible West Suburban Chicago will encourage early voting at a rally from 1 to 2...

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 3:29 p.m.

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

A woman holds a sign during a rally to protest against redistricting hearings at the Texas Capitol, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

How redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections

By Leah Askarinam

July 26, 2025 at 10:47 a.m.

President Trump has asked the Texas Legislature to create districts, in time for next year's...

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers shakes hands with Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez at an inauguration ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wis., Jan. 3, 2023. (Morry Gash/AP)

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez enters 2026 governor’s race, calls Trump a ‘maniac’

By Scott Bauer

July 25, 2025 at 8:32 p.m.

Wisconsin Democratic Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez entered the battleground state’s open race for governor Friday...

Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen, left, talks with Commissioner Bridget Gainer during a Cook County Board meeting on Nov. 21, 2024, after the 2025 budget was approved. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Bridget Degnen joins exodus from Cook County Board

By A.D. Quig

July 21, 2025 at 2:52 p.m.

Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen said she would serve the remainder of her term through...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin shakes hands with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch at the Cook County Democratic Party primary slating at the IBEW Local 134 meeting hall on July 18, 2025, in Chicago. The party failed to endorse a candidate for the retiring Durbin’s seat. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Cook County Democrats make no endorsement in US Senate race and snub two-term Assessor Fritz Kaegi

By Rick Pearson

July 19, 2025 at 12:59 p.m.

Cook County Democratic slatemakers also endorsed state Rep. Margaret Croke of Chicago for state comptroller...

Timnetra Burruss, left, and Patrick Hynes, both candidates for Cook County assessor, bump fists during the Cook County Democratic Party primary slating at the IBEW hall on July 17, 2025, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Cook County Democrats hold off endorsement decision for county assessor, don’t back Board of Review incumbent

By A.D. Quig

July 17, 2025 at 6:11 p.m.

The Democratic Party's endorsement carries less heft than in decades past, but still gives lesser-known candidates...

Major Democratic U.S. Senate contenders are U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly, from left, and Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. (baiduhai photos)

US Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly have the most cash available in Illinois US Senate race

By Rick Pearson

July 16, 2025 at 5:10 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has $21 million in campaign cash for the U.S. Senate race,...

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza greets people attending a news conference at Los Comales restaurant in Little Village, July 16, 2025, after announcing that she would not run for re-election in 2026 as the state’s top fiscal officer. Her announcement opens the door for her to challenge Brandon Johnson in what would be her second bid for Chicago mayor. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza won’t run for reelection but ‘not done serving’ as she leaves door open to run for Chicago mayor

By Rick Pearson

July 16, 2025 at 6:18 p.m.

During a sometimes-emotional speech, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza had harsh words for Mayor Brandon Johnson...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

US Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorses Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in crowded 9th Congressional District primary

By Dan Petrella

July 16, 2025 at 12:55 p.m.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss has secured the support of US Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts...

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza cheers former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Aug. 19, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Susana Mendoza may bypass reelection as Illinois comptroller for potential Chicago mayoral bid

By Rick Pearson

July 15, 2025 at 7:26 p.m.

Several Democratic sources said Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza has told them she will not run...

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th, listens while U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks Feb. 17, 2025, as Illinois officials gathered in Chicago to oppose federal cuts. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Raja Krishnamoorthi first up on TV in the Illinois US Senate race to succeed Dick Durbin

By Rick Pearson

July 15, 2025 at 3:52 p.m.

Schaumburg congressman facing off against Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly in...