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People walk through downtown Moline as the sun sets Oct. 8, 2024. The city is part of the 17th Congressional District which stretches from Rockford to the Quad Cities. First-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen is facing a challenge from Judge Joe McGraw, a Republican running on a law-and-order platform. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Inside the one Illinois congressional race that could affect control of the US House

October 28, 2024 at 11:25 a.m.

In deep-blue Illinois, GOP candidate tries to flip northwestern Illinois district for only second time in 42 years.

U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson, 1st, sings as his father, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, left, is honored on his 83rd birthday with a celebration on Oct. 8, 2024, at Chicago City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Here’s who is running for Congress from the Chicago area

October 28, 2024 at 12:04 p.m.

The dozen incumbent Democrats, including Reps. Delia Ramirez, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Danny Davis, head into the Nov. 5 election with a sizable advantage over their Republican challengers.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris celebrate with family after Harris accepted the presidential nomination at the United Center during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22, 2024. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker and wife gave big for DNC, which raised $97M in all

October 17, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

The host committee reported spending nearly $83 million in the lead-up to, during and in the month following the August convention.

Voters cast their ballots in early voting at the DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds in Wheaton on Sept. 30, 2020. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Early voting starts Thursday throughout much of Illinois

September 26, 2024 at 9:58 a.m.

Chicago voters have to wait until Oct. 3 to cast early ballots in person, and suburban Cook County residents will be able to vote early in person beginning Oct. 9.

Jesse Jackson Jr. arrives at the Daley Center courthouse for his divorce hearing in Chicago, April 28, 2017. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Convicted ex-US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. pushing for presidential pardon with help from suburban mayors

February 27, 2026 at 5:37 p.m.

Convicted former Democratic U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is ramping up an effort to get politicians to encourage President Joe Biden to pardon the former congressman before the Democratic president...

Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren, right, shakes hands with Conagra Brands President and CEO Sean Connolly at an Economic Club of Chicago event at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Hotel on Sept. 5, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears CEO sticking to his game plan for Chicago lakefront stadium

May 28, 2025 at 4:12 p.m.

Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren continued to push for public financing despite ongoing skepticism from state officials.

Republican former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois speaks during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Several Republicans, including ex-US Rep. Adam Kinzinger, spoke at the DNC this year … and Democrats loved it

August 23, 2024 at 5:40 p.m.

Ex-US Rep. Kinzinger said since turning against Donald Trump he has been 'relieved to discover' that 'Democrats are as patriotic as' Republicans.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz waves to the crowd with his family after speaking at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. Walz’ wife Gwen, right, daughter Hope, left, and son Gus, joined him. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Tim Walz formally accepts the Democratic VP nomination in keynote speech at DNC

August 22, 2024 at 6:23 a.m.

A Nebraska native and former teacher, football coach and congressman, Tim Walz was chosen over a list of other better-known Democrats, including de facto DNC host Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.

Former President Bill Clinton speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bill Clinton will speak at the DNC Wednesday, here’s how to watch

August 21, 2024 at 10:01 p.m.

Former President Bill Clinton takes the stage Wednesday night at the United Center, revisiting the site where he accepted his party's nomination for a second term 28 years ago, the...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker address the delegates on Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker hammers Donald Trump in DNC speech: ‘Take it from an actual billionaire, Trump is rich in only one thing: stupidity’

August 21, 2024 at 6:56 a.m.

JB Pritzker, a driving force behind bringing the convention to his hometown, used his stage time to assail Republican nominee Donald Trump, with whom he’s sparred throughout his time in...

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