2024 Election: Early voting ramps up with one week left
Political races nationally and here in Illinois are in a sprint for the finish as Election Day is now just one week away. Around 600,000 voters in Cook County have already cast their ballots.
Here’s when we’ll know the election results in key swing states
A guide on when to expect 2024 election results from seven major swing states, covering vote-counting timelines, mail-in ballot rules, and potential delays.
Early voting ramps up one week away from election
We are one week away from the general election and all over the nation people are rushing to the polls to get their votes in early.
Early voting sites open in hurricane-devastated areas
Additional early voting locations were opened in western North Carolina to help residents recovering from the recent hurricanes cast their ballots.
Chicago School Board candidates opposed by CTU say false ads link them to Trump, Project 2025
A group of school board candidates opposed by the CTU say they have been the target of false and deceptive mailers — incorrectly linking them to Project 2025 and Donald Trump.
Illinois allocating funds from cannabis taxes, opioid settlements to address mental health challenges
Illinois is allocating funds from cannabis taxes and opioid settlements to address mental health challenges across the state.
Chicago school board candidates opposed by CTU say false ads link them to Trump, Project 2025
A group of school board candidates opposed by the CTU say they have been the target of false and deceptive mailers — incorrectly linking them to Project 2025 and Donald Trump.
Illinois allocating funds from cannabis taxes, opioid settlements to address mental health challenges
Illinois is allocating funds from cannabis taxes and opioid settlements to address mental health challenges across the state.
Trump campaign says Puerto Rico joke doesn't reflect his views
The Trump campaign is taking heat for a joke made Sunday night at the former president's mega rally at Madison Square Garden.
Former ComEd executive testifies about pressure from Madigan’s confidant in law firm hiring deal
Federal prosecutors continue to build their case that Mike Madigan traded his power to score jobs and contracts for his political supporters.
Vance responds to Puerto Rico comment at Trump rally: ‘I’m so over it’
JD Vance on Monday spoke out about the comment made at Trump's New York rally by a comedian.
'It makes us a threat': Chicago School Board candidates sound off on attack ads
Races for Chicago's first elected school board are coming down to the wire.
‘I’m not sure it will really hurt’: Trump rally Puerto Rico comment, expert weighs in
We are a week out from Election Day, so where do the candidates stand? An expert weighs in.
Madigan corruption trial enters 4th week
Testimony has resumed in the federal corruption trial of Michael Madigan. The jury heard all day from the former top lawyer of Commonwealth Edison, who testified about a pressure campaign by former speaker Mike Madigan to hire a politically connected law firm.
Why these 'ghost voters' have both campaigns worried
With just 8 days until the pivotal 2024 election, Battleground takes you inside the seven swing states that could decide it all. Discover why traditional polls might be missing a crucial voting bloc of 'ghost voters,' explore mounting concerns over election security in Arizona, and dive into Michigan's high-stakes battle for auto workers and college students. Host S.E. Cupp breaks down the latest developments in these battleground states with exclusive insights from top political reporters and local exper
Ballot drop boxes in 2 states lit on fire
Hundreds of ballots are destroyed after drop boxes in two states were set on fire.
Biden casts vote in 2024 election
President Joe Biden chatted with voters as he waited in line to cast his ballot on Monday. The president waited in line for about 40 minutes before he cast his ballot.
Election enters final week with intrigue reaching a fever pitch
With just over a week until Election Day, the 2024 presidential race is entering the home stretch.
Presidential predictor Allan Lichtman stands by call that Harris will win 2024 election
Allan Lichtman, a historian and professor at American University known for accurately predicting presidential elections is standing by his call that Vice President Kamala Harris will win the 2024 election.
Who's winning the race for president? Latest poll numbers as final full week kicks off
Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in a tight race as the November 5 election approaches. Here’s where the candidates stand in the polls.