Politics

Residents vote at the Chicago Early Voting Supersite on Oct. 19, 2026, in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Illinois midterm elections: What to know about the key races — and where to vote

By baiduhai

November 2, 2026 at 9:04 a.m.

Illinois voters will decide who will replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and whether Gov....

A yard sign stands outside the home of Dan J. Sullivan, a candidate running to unseat Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, R-Alaska, in Petersburg, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Joshua Goodman) Photo taken with smartphone.

In Alaska fishing community, the Dan Sullivan episode takes an ominous turn as FBI comes knocking

By Joshua Goodman

November 2, 2026 at 6:16 a.m.

Dan J. Sullivan's rustic Alaska home stood dark a day after FBI agents visited friends...

A bird flies low over the water as cargo ships lie at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, early Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

Iran has a 2-day plan to reopen Strait, resume nuclear talks with US

By Associated Press

November 2, 2026 at 6:26 a.m.

Iran said Monday it had a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and...

A supporter holds a sign for Democratic candidate for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa while she speaks during a rally, Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years

By Kevin Hardy

October 8, 2026 at 4:59 p.m.

As the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is...

The Chicago Public Schools Board of Education emblem is illuminated during a board meeting at CPS headquarters July 30, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

What to know before you vote in Chicago’s elected school board races

By Kate Armanini

October 8, 2026 at 1:10 p.m.

In November, Chicago voters will head to the polls to elect all 21 members of...

Chicago Elected School Board District Lookup

Voting in Chicago’s school board elections? Find your district with our lookup tool.

By Claire Malon

October 8, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Want to vote in Chicago's school board elections? Find your district and the candidates campaigning...

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...

Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, listens as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference on the Fraud Task Force inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud

By Rebecca Santana

October 8, 2026 at 10:43 a.m.

President Donald Trump’s administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply for...

President Donald Trump, center, attends the Super Bowl between the Eagles and Chiefs on Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Midterms won’t keep Donald Trump from attending Saturday’s Alabama-Georgia game. But a hurricane might.

By Will Weissert

October 8, 2026 at 9:25 a.m.

Donald Trump is really, really hoping the weather doesn’t stop him from going to another...

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.