For the first time in decades, Sen. Dick Durbin is not seeking reelection, and a slew of candidates are running to replace ...

Come January 2027, Illinois will not be represented in Congress by Dick Durbin for the first time in more than four decades.

The 2026 election is going to be a busy time for Illinois voters, with numerous members of Congress not seeking reelection and with a hotly contested governor’s race. That race will feature incumbent ...

Early voting for the 2026 primary election is right around the corner when voters will decide on nominees for local, state, and federal offices.

Pollsters that meet at least two of the three criteria below are considered “select pollsters” by The Times, as long as they ...

Five open congressional seats could be a driving force for higher than usual voter turnout for the March primary this year.

(The Center Square) – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling clears the way for U.S. Rep. Mike Bost to challenge Illinois’ law allowing ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — More Republicans are entering races for statewide office after an initially slow start in announcing candidates for the 2026 election. Illinois Republicans held their annual events ...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that veteran downstate Republican Rep. Mike Bost has standing to pursue a federal ...

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch says this spring’s election-year legislative session will be squarely focused on tackling ...

WIFR Morning News Anchor Mike Garrigan gives an in-depth preview of the 2026 Illinois Governor’s race.