Martin McLaughlin: I will continue to vote against any tax increases, and I will support property tax relief. Read McLaughlin's full questionnaire here

Karen Battaglia: Property taxes are one of the biggest pressures on families in our district, and school funding is a major driver of those costs. I believe we can provide relief to homeowners without shortchanging our schools. Read Battaglia's full questionnaire here

Republican candidates for Illinois governor said cooperating with local authorities and "handing over the bad guys" from the local jails to ICE would "stop the chaos" on the streets, as one candidate said.

A Democratic congressional hopeful from Evanston mocked Charlie Kirk on social media hours after the right-wing activist was assassinated.

Toll increases are contemplated in a refreshed Illinois tollway strategic plan that also envisions extending existing highways or constructing new ones.

State Rep. Steve Reick, R-Woodstock, is running for a sixth term in the Illinois House.

A DeKalb School District 428 bilingual teacher and Cortland mother of three will seek to unseat a three-term Sycamore Republican from the statehouse.

Republican State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, recently announced he’ll seek reelection to the Illinois 70th House District in 2026, vowing to work across the aisle for decreased taxes, job growth, women’s health and more.

Residents who live in the Illinois General Assembly’s 70th District are invited to office hours hosted by Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, at various locations across DeKalb, Kane and McHenry counties this summer.