2022 Midterm Elections

Early voting has expanded in Chicago ahead of an election that could have increased confusion when about half of voters may find their polling place has changed.

Chicagoans have been able to vote early at the city's "supersite" and Board of Elections Office since October 7, but starting on Monday, October 24, early voting will be available in all 50 wards.

Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, crediting him for making Illinois a national leader on Democratic issues like abortion and voting rights.

With U.S. union ranks swelling as everyone from coffee shop baristas to warehouse workers seeks to organize, Illinois voters will decide next month whether to amend their state constitution to guarantee the right to bargain collectively.

After four months of calling Chicago a “hellhole,” Darren Bailey coined a new nickname Tuesday night during what was likely the final, face-to-face debate between Democrat JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his Republican challenger Darren Bailey meet Tuesday night for what's likely their final face-to-face debate.

The new Illinois survey looked at the contests for governor, U.S. senator and attorney general. In all three contests, there were major similarities.

"They continue to run these policies like the SAFE-T Act, which prioritize criminals over law-abiding citizens and police," Keith Pekau said.

The poll also found that Illinois voters don't have a favorable opinion of Gov. JB Pritzker or his Republican challenger, Darren Bailey.

Early voting is officially underway across the entire state of Illinois.

Legal experts on Tuesday urged Illinois voters to disregard the unprecedented blizzard of advertising focused on next month's election of judges.