The midcycle redrawing of political lines complicates Democrats' plans to begin regaining power in Washington, and they have few avenues to push back.

Democrats need to net four seats to regain control, and most of the 2026 contests are in states that President Donald Trump ...

Chicago, Cook County and Illinois are on the cusp of ending the HIV epidemic in our city, county and state. But that progress ...

Budget - SB 2510 (Welch/Sims) created the fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget appropriation bill. The budget is based on ...

State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer has announced his intention to seek reelection as state representative for the 100th House ...

McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman announced Wednesday he is running for a second term. Tadelman, a Republican, served as ...

Former Greene County sheriff Ben Picou announces bid to reclaim his old job as sheriff in the 2026 election.

Several Republican and Independent hopefuls have announced campaigns to unseat Gov. JB Pritzker in the 2026 Illinois gubernatorial race.

Other Republicans rumored to be considering a run include Illinois U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, and state Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City. So far, no Democrats have declared plans to ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Kansas City, the smallest of 16 host cities across North America. We're following how preparations are shaping up and how this massive event is changing our ...