Politicians are set to gather at the Illinois State Fair this week, unofficially kicking off the 2026 election season.

With U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, Comptroller Susana Mendoza and others not seeking reelection in 2026, robust fields are growing ...

Kathy Salvi speaks to supporters at the 2022 Illinois State Fair in Springfield as a candidate for U.S. Senate. Salvi was ...

A few factors that make this process more complicated than grabbing a few House seats. They may make Republicans regret their ...

Democratic state Sen. Doris Turner on Saturday launched her campaign for reelection to represent the district that includes urban cores of Decatur and Springfield.

Rep. Ro Khanna of California endorsed 26-year-old influencer Kat Abughazaleh in the race for retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky's seat.

Extreme heat is considered the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S., according to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. About 2,000 Americans die each year on average from extreme heat ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A search is underway at Montrose Harbor on Chicago's North Side on Sunday night. There are reports that a person is missing in Lake Michigan. Video shows Chicago Fire Department ...

Pritzker told the crowd he attended Duke University in nearby Durham and worked for former North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford. Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi said the North Carolina ...

Columnist Rich Miller dives into the statewide races, the Cook County Democratic Party's endorsements and more.