Top Democrats go on attack at final governor primary debate
The top Democratic candidates for Illinois governor went after each other in a spirited debate Wednesday, with billionaire J.B. Pritzker denying claims he used offshore accounts to avoid taxes and rivals Chris Kennedy and Daniel Biss saying he’s unfit to be the party’s nominee.
More early voting sites opening for Illinois' primary
Additional voting sites are opening across Illinois for people who want to cast an early ballot for the March 20 primary.
Illinois protecting against Russian election tampering
Illinois is working to better protect itself from hacking ahead of the state's March primary, the state's top elections official said Wednesday, noting that federal authorities have warned that the threat of further Russian interference before November's midterm elections "is still very real."
Sex-harassment, taxes, Rauner v. Madigan key in Ill. races
One of every five lawmakers sworn in to office next year will be new to the Illinois General Assembly. Thirty members of the House and Senate have announced retirement or already left.
Democrats for governor largely focus on Rauner, Trump
Democrats running for Illinois governor largely avoided sparring with each other in a debate Wednesday, focusing their ire on Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s record on the budget and infrastructure and on President Donald Trump’s first year in office.
Biden reportedly keeping 2020 run options open
Former Vice President Joe Biden is tiptoeing toward a potential run in 2020, even broaching the possibility during a recent gathering of longtime foreign policy aides.
A look at competitive US House races in the Illinois primary
Several U.S. House races are expected to be competitive in the Illinois primary, including an open seat, a seat held by a seven-term Democrat facing a challenge from his left and several Republican seats that Democrats hope to flip come November.
Can middle-class candidate Biss defeat millionaires in Illinois?
In an Illinois governor race that includes a couple millionaires and a billionaire, Daniel Biss likes to tell people he's given his campaign just $25 - and then his wife decided to one-up him and donate $50.
Early voting delays continue for Illinois primary
Early voting will be delayed a few more days in Lake County.
J.B. Pritzker wiretapped discussing black politicians
Newly released FBI wiretaps captured Democratic Illinois governor candidate J.B. Pritzker making racially insensitive comments during a call with then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, including saying a popular lawmaker was the "least offensive" African-American to appoint to a Senate seat.
Ives: 'Edgy' ad 'accurate representation' of Rauner policies
Republican candidate for governor Jeanne Ives on Monday staunchly defended her contentious campaign ad against Gov. Bruce Rauner featuring actors portraying a transgender woman and a woman flaunting a free abortion as an "accurate representation" of policies her rival has endorsed.
Chicago area could see nearly 2-week delay of early voting
Officials say early voting could be delayed by nearly two weeks for millions of Chicago-area voters because of candidate ballot challenges.
34 GOP House members resigning vs. 16 Democrats
Republicans are running for the doors of Congress, announcing that they are retiring at a rate double their Democratic counterparts.
Controversial ad stirs up heated Illinois governor's race
Gov. Bruce Rauner's GOP challenger unleashed a controversial ad Friday night, taking aim at the transgender community, women's rights activists, immigrants and the Antifa movement.
Trump will clear way for publication of classified memo
Over the strong objections of his own Justice Department, President Donald Trump will clear the way for the publication of a classified memo on the Russia investigation that Republicans say shows improper use of surveillance by the FBI.
Trump trades barbs with Jay-Z over remarks on African-American unemployment
President Trump responded Sunday to recent criticism from rap mogul Jay-Z by citing joblessness for black Americans under his administration, before asking that somebody “please inform” the hip-hop star about the record-low unemployment.
Trump's first year: How voters in America's heartland feel about the president
Wisconsin voters are a bit hard to stereotype or predict.
JFK's nephew says Emanuel has plan to force black people out of Chicago
In a war of words between heavyweight names in the national Democratic establishment, a Kennedy running for governor has slammed Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel for his alleged complicity in a gentrification plan that critics say is forcing African-Americans and other minorities out of the country’s third-largest city.
Trump touts relationship with Putin, 'reawakening of America' during security address
President Donald Trump confirmed reports from Moscow on Tuesday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have talked twice since last Thursday
'I'm not in charge': Rauner's words may haunt bid
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner raised eyebrows, then questions about whether he misspoke after he declared "I am not in charge" of the state.