Chicago election officials are coordinating with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to protect voters from potential disruptions at the polls on Election Day. Why it matters: The preparations come amid heightened concerns about federal immigration enforcement near polling places and the possibility of voter intimidation. The latest: The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners tells Axios it has coordinated security plans with...

Coverage will span WGN-TV, WGN+ TV app, WGNTV.com/Live, WGN News mobile app & social media CHICAGO — This Tuesday, November 3rd, Chicago’s Very Own will provide extensive coverage of the 2026 gubernatorial election as well as all the major local and national midterm races taking place. As the polls close, special wall-to-wall coverage will start […]

The race for state representative in the 84th District in the Nov. 3 election is between Democrat Saba Haider and Republican Brian Scopa.

With less than a week until the 2026 midterm elections, as candidates press the flesh, outgoing Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he's very worried about possible interference with the counting of ballots.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago treats wastewater and manages stormwater across Cook County. Next week, voters will elect four commissioners to its nine-member board.

La Shawn Ford, the progressive state lawmaker who survived a crowded primary and millions in outside spending, faces only token opposition from Republican Chad Koppie in Illinois’ 7th District as Danny Davis retires after three decades.

Central Illinois voters will decide whether to re-elect a Democrat in the U.S. House or choose a Republican with local government experience.

CHICAGO (WGN) – The midterm election is just one week away, and while midterms don’t usually see as much turnout as the general election, Chicago’s early voting numbers are up, per election officials. According to the Chicago Board of Elections, 80,755 people have voted early in person as of Monday night. More than 65,000 vote […]