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Editorial: Jed Davis for Illinois 75th House District
12+ hour, 2+ min ago (241+ words) Jed Davis, 48, is the Republican incumbent in this district, which stretches from exurban Will County through parts of Kendall and Grundy counties to the south. Davis, a foster parent, was appointed... State Rep. Jed Davis, 48, is the Republican incumbent in…...
Illinois Democrats on defense over scandals in races for state legislature
13+ hour, 16+ min ago (1687+ words) With the national political landscape tilting against Republicans ahead of next month’s midterm elections, the Illinois GOP is hoping recent scandals involving Democratic state lawmakers will breathe new life into the party’s efforts to gain more relevance in the General…...
Candidates for 4th, 8th Illinois congressional districts make cases as experts discuss prospects of blue wave
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (1277+ words) October 11, 2026 / 1:33 PM CDT / CBS Chicago Several well-known names among the Illinois delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives are not running for reelection, including U.S. Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García of the 4th Congressional District, and Raja Krishnamoorthi of the 8th. The 4th Congressional District stretches…...
Illinois Gov. Pritzker says Democrats ‘too dainty’ as he swings through SC ahead of 2028
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (959+ words) COLUMBIA — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will be on his state's ballot in just a few weeks as he seeks a third term, but he spent his Saturday 600 miles away stumping for Democrats across South Carolina. Pritzker flexed his liberal accomplishments…...
Illinois governor’s race: Collin Corbett, an ex-GOP strategist, hopes to find votes from those in the middle
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (1697+ words) After Illinois Democrats trounced Republicans in the last midterm election, political consultant Collin Corbett had a message for fellow members of the GOP. Pointing to exit polling commissioned by his firm, Cor Strategies, Corbett argued his party’s latest drubbing wasn’t…...
Mayor Johnson supports embattled school board president candidate Hilario Dominguez
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (34+ words) WBZ This Morning 6am CBS News Chicago 5am CBS News Detroit 6am CBS News Miami 6am CBS News New York This Morning CBS News Philadelphia 6am KDKA-TV Morning News 6am CBS News Texas 5am...
Voting in Chicago’s school board elections? Find your district with our lookup tool.
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (128+ words) Want to vote in Chicago’s school board elections? Find your district and the candidates campaigning to be its next representative with the Tribune’s lookup tool. In November, Chicago voters will head to the polls to elect all 21 members of the…...
"Unbroken" exhibit shares stories from Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (23+ words) CBS News Chicago 10pm CBS News Detroit News 11pm CBS News Los Angeles 8pm WCCO News at 10pm CBS News New York 11pm...
"Unbroken" exhibit in Deerfield shares stories from Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (429+ words) October 7, 2026 / 10:29 PM CDT / CBS Chicago Wednesday marked three years since Hamas terrorists launched attacks in Israel, killing more than 1,200 Israelis, including dozens of Americans and taking more than 250 people hostage. Since then, the war has claimed tens of thousands more…...
Bailey trying to stay on message as attacks from Illinois governor mount
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (1558+ words) Last summer, Republican Darren Bailey had no plans to make a second run for governor after a 12-point loss to Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in 2022. But Bailey said he changed his mind when he saw the Republican field developing slowly…...