Democratic challenger Sean Casten has helped the Democrats take back the U.S. House of Representatives by defeating longtime Republican Peter Roskam in the Sixth Illinois Congressional…
A novice politician given little hope of any success just a month ago has defeated four-term incumbent Congressman Randy Hultgren in the northwest suburban 14th District race. Lauren…
For months, Kwame Raoul held healthy single-digit leads over Erika Harold in several polls. However, there were large numbers of undecideds over 20 percent. But Raoul, a state senator,…
Billionaire Democrat JB Pritzker easily defeated incumbent Republican Bruce Rauner in the Illinois governor’s race. Pritzker led the Democratic ticket that swept the top statewide…
It’s a big state with a lot of important races to watch — governor, statewide offices, congressional and state legislative. Watch the returns and analysis with Chronicle Media…
A fan of the “Peanuts” comic strip, former President Barack Obama said one Peanuts gag is hitting too close to home. He said the scenario where Lucy promises Charlie Brown that…
Margie Logman waited patiently as people took pictures of and with former Vice President Joe Biden. Being in a wheelchair, Logman couldn’t maneuver as easily as others could to get…
Tight, expensive, high-profile U.S. House races on Nov. 4 Metro East ballot A pair of Metro East congressional districts remain among the most closely watched in the nation as Democrats…
Jim Dodge says there is a distinct difference between him and his two opponents in the race for state treasurer. “Both of my competitors have only been in the public sector. My experience…
Incumbent Randy Hultgren says the Nov. 6 14th District congressional election will offer voters a distinct choice. That may have been an understatement. If the Oct. 23 joint appearance…
Some Illinois counties begin ...
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Topping this week’s agriculture news, several Illinois farmers have assumed leadership positions ...
Education reform bill will ...
SPRINGFIELD – A bill aimed at improving racial equity throughout the state’s ...
Pritzker activates National Guard ...
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has activated 250 members of the Illinois ...
