Election

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

Voters in Kankakee County this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townshi

Voters in Grundy County determined this election who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Voters in Kendall County this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters in La Salle and Bureau counties this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters in Kane County this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

The final tally, which includes provisional ballots and mail-in votes which arrived late but were post-marked by April 1, saw that White Oak Library's referendum margin increase to 249 votes.

With remaining votes reported in the April 1 local election, did any results change?

Voters this week in Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters this week in McHenry County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

New vote totals on Tuesday show a Joliet candidate has become the third-highest vote getter for one of three seats on the Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees. 

Democrats made significant gains in township races across the suburbs during this month’s election.

House Republicans passed one of their signature issues for the year on Thursday, approving legislation to require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote for federal elections, one of President Donald Trump’s top election-related priorities

The Campton Township $17.2 million open space referendum is ahead by 87 votes, according to unofficial results.

Several new mayors and village presidents were elected across DuPage counties last week — some by defeating established incumbents.

Two incumbents were ousted. Newcomers took top votes. And one race is separated by a single vote. Here's the unofficial election results for contested Park Board races in DeKalb County

Several McHenry County-area mayors and village presidents faced and fended off ballot-box challenges – but not all. Here's a look at who won and lost and who got a free pass for another term.

Cortland incumbent Mayor Mark Pietrowski completed a successful reelection bid Tuesday against challenger Douglas Corson, unofficial results show.

The race for a seat on the Genoa-Kingston School District 424 school board separates two candidates by 12 votes, unofficial results show.

Walter Moist, who ran for Crystal Lake-based District 155 school board this week, was charged with violating an order of protection taken out against him, court records show.

Voters this week in Kankakee County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Unofficial vote totals show incumbents in the lead for the election of the Joliet Township High School District 204 and Joliet Public Schools District 86 boards.

The Sycamore School District 427 board president said he hears the community’s message loud and clear after a district referendum failed its second straight election. The referendum would have lifted residency requirements for school board elections.

Newcomer Bradley Hoey has been elected to the DeKalb City Clerk’s Office by a wide vote margin, unofficial write-in results released Thursday show.

Johnsburg's Pistakee Yacht Club and the village sued each other over a boat storage dispute. Post-election, with two incumbents trailing, will the legal fight be resolved?

The Grafton Township Board has been run by Republicans for years. But Tuesday, three of four seats went to the Democrats. School District 158, also Huntley-based, also saw a shift in this election.

First-time Joliet City Council candidate Juan Moreno was making a strong bid for election, running second in the race for three council seats.

Cohen Barnes is the first DeKalb mayor in 32 years to secure a consecutive term in office, unofficial election results show. "It's a real privilege," Barnes said Wednesday of his reelection.

One newcomer has unseated a 12-year incumbent to nab a spot on the Sycamore School District 427 school board, if unofficial election results hold.

The only competitive race in Sycamore city government saw incumbent Virginia Sherrod likely secure reelection to Sycamore City Council’s 4th Ward, if results hold. The city reported a 13% voter turnout.

Manteno Freedom Party candidate Annette LaMore defeated Manteno Choice Party candidate for mayor.