A day after veteran U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky announced she won’t run again in 2026, state Sen. Laura Fine of Glenview on Tuesday threw her hat into the ring for the seat.

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, the longest-serving member of the suburban delegation to Congress, won’t run again in 2026.

Top priority for Fox Lake? Donny Schmit: Continued controlled development. We are updating our comprehensive plan, engaging in marketing, enhancing our parks and working with developers.

Sean Stochl: My top priority is increasing housing options to accommodate families, retirees, and individuals who want to enjoy the unparalleled recreational resources Fox Lake has to offer

Suburban Democratic members of Congress significantly outspent their Republican rivals en route to victories in the November election – but one was the runaway leader when it came to shelling out campaign cash.

Republican state Rep. Martin McLaughlin of Barrington Hills has retained his 52nd House District seat by a 47-vote margin,

McHenry County-area icumbent Statehouse members, both Republican and Democrat, were leading their respective challengers.

With 93% of the vote counted, Congressman Bill Foster, D-Naperville, was leading with about 55% of the vote compared to GOP challenger Jerry Evans who had 44%.

How would you assess the SAFE-T Act? Maria Peterson: While it is too soon to make definitive pronouncements about the success SAFE-T Act, based on the data so far, we can be somewhat optimistic