Ted Dabrowski is joined by DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick in the race. Mendrick called Medicaid cuts signed by President Donald Trump “unsustainable,” but said he believes the president is doing a good job overall

Former Illinois Republican Party Chair Don Tracy on Wednesday announced his bid for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Dick Durbin.

DeKalb County Treasurer Becky Springer has announced plans to seek reelection in November 2026.

Current Wheaton City Council member and Democrat Erica Bray-Parker has launched a campaign to succeed retiring Republican Amy Grant in an Illinois House seat.

No Republican candidates have publicly announced they’re running for three statewide offices and just two have announced plans to run for governor as Gov. JB Pritzker seeks a third term.

Most of the McHenry County Board members whose seats are up next year are planning to run for reelection.

Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham is inviting county residents to serve as election judges for the 2026 elections, part of a way to encourage local participation in National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.

Former school board candidate for Geneva District 304, Jessica Breugelmans, announced her campaign for the state senate, seeking State Rep. Don DeWitte's seat in the 33rd District

Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker would not rule out the possibility of drawing new maps for Illinois if Texas Republicans follow through with their plans

Republican Liz Bishop of La Salle officially announced Thursday her candidacy for state representative in Illinois’ 76th District.

People interested in running in the March 17 primary election for McHenry County offices can get their packets from the privacy of their own homes starting Tuesday.

Sheriff Brian VanVickle privately shared his decision with close supporters at a June fundraiser, then followed up with a formal public declaration Monday

A first-time candidate plans to throw his hat into the race for a seat on the DeKalb County Board in 2026.

DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder Tasha Sims plans to run for reelection in the 2026 midterm election.

"No voter has ever approached me requesting the ability to vote for their second or third favorite candidate," writes McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio in a guest opinion.

The Trump administration has asked Illinois election officials for a copy of the state’s voter registration database, including sensitive data about individual voters

Candidate nominating petition packets for the March 2026 Illinois primary election are now available at the Will County Clerk’s office.

A former Cook County sheriff’s deputy is running to become DuPage County’s next sheriff.

Iroquois County Clerk Breein Suver said in a press release that Aug. 5 is the first day for candidates of established political parties to begin circulating petitions for the primary.

Preventing gun violence has been one of Kelly’s top priorities in Congress

Gov. JB Pritzker is leaving the door open to changing Illinois’ congressional maps to “counterbalance” an attempt by Texas politicians to add more Republican seats to the U.S. House

The lawsuit challenges the state’s practice of delegating to local election officials the responsibility of conducting regular maintenance of voter registration rolls

The TALK-LINE interview for July 18 featured Illinois 74th District state Rep. Brad Fritts of Dixon discussing the wrap-up to the most recent General Assembly work on June 1.

State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Bourbonnais) announced Thursday she is running for re-election in 2026.

After almost a decade, Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza will not seek another term as the state’s chief financial officer.

All registered voters in Iroquois County will receive a new voter registration card by mail this month.

TV advertising has already begun in Illinois’ 2026 Democrat primary for U.S. Senate, and new fundraising numbers released Tuesday show the race is shaping up to be expensive

It may be early, but some Democratic voters and local officials say they’re ready to get the cycle started

A federal appeals court has ruled a Republican challenger to the Will County sheriff can renew his claims that he was denied a promotion to sergeant because he ran against the sheriff.

Two weeks after confirming he was considering a run for Illinois governor, State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, decided to seek a fifth term instead.

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.

Voter registrations cards were mailed in June to all registered voters in Kane County.

State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, said this week he’ll seek a fifth term in the 35th District, and if reelected would fight against Democrat-led immigration policies including sanctuary cities and laws that prevent police from assisting federal immigration agents.

Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell will be his running mate for the 2026 campaign.

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Sunday he will not seek reelection next year, a day after announcing his opposition to President Donald Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts package because of its reductions to health care programs

Four-term State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, said he is exploring a possible run for Illinois governor, even as Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday morning he would seek a third term.

If Woodstock raises its sales tax, will it be the highest in McHenry County? Take a look at what shoppers pay in taxes for general merchandise in each county community.

DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder Tasha Sims said her office avoided disaster after being notified of a ballot error less than a month before the April 1 consolidated election.

Cunningham Neighborhood Council President John Sheridan is urging local term limits, but Joliet City Council members have not responded.

The most recent state effort to falter is in Texas, where a Senate bill failed to gain full legislative approval before lawmakers adjourned on Monday

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider reviving a Republican challenge to an Illinois law that allows mail ballots to be counted if they are received up to two weeks after Election Day

Candida "Connie" Cain on Saturday declared her intent to seek the Democratic nomination in the March 17, 2026, primary for Kane County Treasurer.

With their right hands raised, four aldermen pledged the oath of office promising to uphold their commitment of service for the people of Yorkville. The swearing-in ceremony included three returning aldermen and the welcoming of one new face to city council.

The Plano 88 board appointed Mike Jernigan to fill a two-year term that was left vacant after no candidate ran for it during the April 1 consolidated election.

New Downers Grove commissioners Tammy Sarver and Rob Roe were sworn in on May 6 and are excited to start working as members of the Village Council

Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker made the announcement Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

With veteran Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky expected to announce Monday if she’ll run for reelection in Illinois’ 9th District, another newcomer has launched a campaign for the seat.

Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega officially certified the results of the April 1 Consolidated Election on at 3 p.m. April 21.

Just one day into her campaign to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin in the U.S. Senate, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Friday received a key endorsement from Gov. JB Pritzker, nearly eight years after he first tapped her to be his running mate

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate early Thursday morning to replace retiring Senator Dick Durbin