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Hanley defeats Ruttenberg in State Sen. race

7 hours 38 sec ago

With 100% reporting, Hanley leads by just over 1,200 votes.

Stratton defeats Krishnamoorthi

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 23:20
Had help from Gov. Pritzker and an "outsider" campaign theme.

Croke leads Democratic comptroller race

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 22:57
State representative from Chicago had governor's backing in campaign.

Rematch set for governor’s race

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 22:01

Darren Bailey to be GOP standard-bearer against JB Pritzker.

Biss wins Democratic primary, succeeding Schakowsky

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 21:40

Evanston’s mayor is now positioned to be the district’s next congressperson.

Live updates: Illinois decides

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 19:00

Polls closed, counting begins.

Braving the cold to vote

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 14:03

Primary day turnout “more than expected” at downtown precinct. 

D65 sex abuse defendants ask for new judge

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 13:51

Carlos Mendez (fired) and Mirabel Flores-Hernandez (on leave) remain locked up.The a

Photos from the polls

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 10:58

A look at voter turnout.

It’s Election Day. Here’s what you need to know

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 04:59

Polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

New site likely for police HQ, consultant says

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 04:49

But could be near present location.

Tracking your train

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 04:39

New monitors going in at Metra stations.

Gov. seeks stronger higher ed goals

Mon, 03/16/2026 - 16:11
State fell short of goal last year.

Sports betting tax becomes battleground

Mon, 03/16/2026 - 13:47
Chicago's 10.25% tax faces challenges in Springfield that could impact other municipalities.

Folk Festival lineup unveiled

Mon, 03/16/2026 - 10:00

Trampled by Turtles and Indigo Girls to headline lakefront celebration in September.

Slippery roads through morning

Mon, 03/16/2026 - 05:38

Snow and blowing snow is making travel hazardous.

Resistance singing movement comes to Evanston

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 19:21

Movement began in Minnesota after the shooting of Renee Goode.

An inch or two of snow expected overnight

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 16:26

And we’ll see gusty winds — spelling trouble for the Monday morning commute.

Hearing set on city housing report

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 15:16

Housing rehab was slower than planned, but code enforcement inspections were near target.

Warm but windy for Sunday

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 05:10

Thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour expected.

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