Gov. JB Pritzker has announced the selection former state representative and deputy governor Christian Mitchell as his ...

Edgardo “Eddie” Perez announced that in 2026 he will be running for Illinois State Senate in the 42nd District.

Nearly two dozen incumbent members of Congress are not seeking reelection, with many choosing instead to run for governor in their respective states.

Politicians still have time to throw their hats into one of the rings, but here are the top candidates for several US House districts next year in Illinois.

Current Illinois State Rep. Hoan Huynh has entered the Democratic field to succeed Jan Schakowsky in the U.S. Congress.

Although J.B. Pritzker has chosen another lieutenant governor candidate from Chicago, the governor says he and his new ...

The Fourth of July means parades in many communities. And where there are parades, there will also be politicians. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch For some elected officials, ...

There are currently seven open Senate seats, above the average for an election cycle, with potentially more departures to come.

“Instead of cutting funding that would limit learning and prove harmful to Illinois communities, we’re fighting for Illinoisans to ensure they have the funding and resources to learn, grow and explore ...

Dallas Democrat Colin Allred is running for Senate for the second time since 2024. His 2026 campaign is for the seat held by ...

Democrat Colin Allred launched his campaign for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, making a second run at the upper chamber after ...

A dozen current or former House members have already launched bids for 2026 Senate or governor races, and more are weighing ...