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President Donald Trump, left, escorts Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., off the stage after Graham spoke during a campaign rally at Rock Hill Sports and Event Center, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Rock Hill, S.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Trump lends support for Darline Graham in South Carolina as Republican anxiety rises in Senate race

By Steven Sloan

October 29, 2026 at 6:04 p.m.

President Donald Trump was in South Carolina for the second time in a month Thursday,...

Gov. JB Pritzker, left, and running mate Christian Mitchell walk back to their vehicle after making a campaign stop at Daley’s Restaurant at 63rd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago on Oct. 29, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker again takes dim view of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s head tax plan

By Olivia Olander

October 29, 2026 at 4:18 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday reiterated his opposition to a per-employee corporate tax in Chicago.

Former President Barack Obama speaks in support of Democratic candidates Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms during a rally ahead of the Georgia Primary Election Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, Morrow, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Donald Trump in Ohio and Barack Obama in Georgia make closing stretch appeals to midterm voters

By Will Weissert

October 29, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

President Donald Trump’s whirlwind campaign to keep Republicans in control of Congress after next week’s...

The Will County Office Building in Joliet. (Vincent D. Johnson/Daily Southtown)

Election preview: Three vie for two seats in Eastern Will County’s third district

By Michelle Mullins

October 3, 2026 at 2:15 p.m.

Incumbents Frankfort Republican Daniel Butler and Steger Democrat Sherry Newquist, and challenger Democrat Marc McKirdie...

An election worker makes final checks on voting machines inside the Chicago Voter Supersite on Sept. 30, 2026. Early voting begins on Thursday at 9 a.m. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Chicago-area election officials gear up for potential ICE, FBI presence at the polls after Trump threats

By Rick Pearson

October 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Citing recent comments by President Donald Trump and top administration officials, lawsuits have been filed...

Ed Hershey, from left, Patty García, moderator Anita Blanton, Chris Getty and Lupe Castillo participate in a candidate debate for the Illinois 4th Congressional District seat on Sept. 29, 2026, at WFLD-Ch. 32 studio in Chicago. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Illinois 4th District race: Rivals hit Patty García over ballot moves in race to succeed Jesús ‘Chuy’ García

By Jake Sheridan

September 30, 2026 at 4:37 p.m.

At the first opportunity, the three challengers went after Patty García for what they argued...

Lake County election officials test voting machines on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County election officials put voting machines through their paces

By Michelle L. Quinn

September 29, 2026 at 5:03 p.m.

After Tuesday’s board meeting, Lake County Election Board members and other employees conducted the second...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during the POW/MIA National Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Pete Hegseth says national security and military cyber forces will guard US election systems during midterms

By Jonathan J. Cooper

September 29, 2026 at 1:18 p.m.

By JONATHAN J. COOPER The U.S. National Security Agency and other military intelligence and cybersecurity...

Postmaster General David Steiner poses for a photograph at the United States Postal Service headquarters, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump’s mail voting crackdown tests Postal Service leader who says he’s ‘not political’

By Steven Sloan

September 28, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.

During a lengthy interview, David Steiner seemed surprised at points by his reception in Washington....

This combination photo shows Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, from left, Rahm Emanuel, Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. (AP Photo)

Democrats keep going to South Carolina to stump for midterm candidates. It’s all about 2028.

By Meg Kinnard

September 28, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

In the next few weeks, five Democrats who are believed to be mulling 2028 campaigns...

Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey laughs while campaigning outside Soldier Field before the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 20, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

In Illinois governor race, Darren Bailey sticks to SAFE-T Act attack despite falling crime numbers

By Jeremy Gorner

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

The two-time Republican nominee for governor says he doesn't object to the law's effort of...

The Supreme Court is seen on the morning after the conservative majority sided with the Trump administration in a case over President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now

By Ali Swenson

September 25, 2026 at 6:43 p.m.

The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November’s...

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, left, sits beside Arlington Heights Pastor John Elleson, right, at a 9th Congressional District debate held by the League of Women Voters of Evanston on Sept. 24, 2026. The forum was held at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton Street. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Daniel Biss, John Elleson differ on war, ICE, in 9th Congressional District debate

By Claire Murphy

September 25, 2026 at 3:45 p.m.

Candidates touched on pressing national issues of affordability, foreign policy and immigration in debate for...