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President Donald Trump tosses hats into the crowd as he arrives at a campaign rally at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Donald Trump’s cure for Republicans’ midterm woes is more Trump. Will it work?

By Will Weissert

October 28, 2026 at 8:56 a.m.

Donald Trump is finishing the midterms with a cross-country blitz of campaign rallies that allow...

La Shawn Ford, Democratic nominee for the 7th Congressional District, greets volunteer Maria Bailey at a “Rock the Vote” event in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on Oct. 11, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Illinois’ 7th Congressional District: Progressive La Shawn Ford poised to succeed Danny Davis

By Olivia Olander

October 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

La Shawn Ford, the progressive state lawmaker who survived a crowded primary and millions in...

Chicago Board of Education president candidates Jessica Biggs, from left, Hilario Dominguez and Victor Henderson. (Arthur Maiorella and Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

What does an elected school board mean for Chicago? More politics, experts say.

By Kate Armanini

October 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Chicago school board campaign has become typical rough-and-tumble politics and candidates are throwing punches.

President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

President Donald Trump says US will not resume military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections

By Associated Press

October 8, 2026 at 11:43 a.m.

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not order a resumption of military strikes...

Will County government offices in downtown Joliet. (Daily Southtown file photo)

Will County 2nd District race is a repeat of 2022 for New Lenox, Manhattan voters

By Michelle Mullins

October 8, 2026 at 11:36 a.m.

In Will County’s District 2, incumbent Republicans Judy Ogalla and Frankie Pretzel are challenged by...

People walk past Chicago Public Schools headquarters, July 30, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

2026 Chicago school board races: District 1B

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 1B.

People walk past Chicago Public Schools headquarters on July 30, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

2026 Chicago school board races: District 3A

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 3A.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 7B

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 7B.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 7A

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 7A.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 4B

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 4B.

Collin Corbett, center, stands next to his wife, Abbey, and speaks with supporters Michael Berthold, left, and Marilynn and Bruce Plaxton during a fundraising event at the Long Story Short Pub on Sept. 30, 2026, in Barrington. Corbett is running for governor as an Independent. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Illinois governor’s race: Collin Corbett, an ex-GOP strategist, hopes to find votes from those in the middle

By Dan Petrella

October 8, 2026 at 11:39 a.m.

Collin Corbett, a former Republican strategist from Palatine, is the first independent on the Illinois...

2026 Chicago school board races: District 4A

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 4A.

2026 Chicago school board races: District 1A

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 1A.