Election 2024: Advisory questions on polarizing issues could make its way to November ballot in Illinois

Voters in Illinois could see three non-binding questions on the ballot in November.

Republican candidate for Cook County State's Attorney vows to be tougher on crime than opponent

The Republican running to replace Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx is vowing to be tougher on crime than the Democrat in the Race. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore has that story. Photo Credit: WBBM Newsradio

Chicago accused of violating rights of groups that want to protest DNC

A federal lawsuit accuses the city of Chicago of violating the constitutional rights of groups that want to protest near the United Center during the Democratic National Convention in August. WBBM's Jim Gudas reports. Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images

Mail-in ballots still being counted for Cook County State's Attorney Democratic race: County Clerk

Election officials in Chicago and suburban Cook County have provided updates on the counting of mail-in ballots from Tuesday's primary, as the Democratic race for Cook County State's Attorney remains too close to call. 

20% voter turnout reported in Chicago for primary

Very low turnout was reported in the primary election, especially in the city of Chicago. WBBM's Jim Gudas reports. Photo Credit: Nam Y. Huh/AP

39-year Illinois State lawmaker knocked off in primary

A political newcomer has unseated one of the longest serving members of the Illinois Legislature. WBBM's Nancy Harty reports. 

Congressman Mike Bost withstands primary challenge from Darren Bailey after nabbing Trump endorsement

Southern Illinois Republicans stick with Congressman Mike Bost, who beat challenger Darren Bailey Dave Dahl reports. Photo Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images

Guzman ready to go to Springfield with 'people's agenda' after winning Illinois senate seat for 20th district

The primary battle for the Illinois Senate seat in the 20th district has gone to Graciela Guzman, who was back for her "second shot" at the post. WBBM's Carolina Garibay reports.  Photo Credit: Graciela for 20 

Cook County State's Attorney Democratic Primary still not decided

The battle for Cook County State's Attorney remains too close to call, but Eileen O'Neill Burke and her supporters remained optimistic into the early morning hours. WBBM's Terry Keshner reports. Meanwhile, Clayton Harris supporters remain optimistic, as WBBM's Andy Dahn reports. 

Illinois' early primary results show Bring Chicago Home struggling

WBBM's Rob Hart, along with Political Editor Craig Dellimore and Political Analyst Mike Flannery, are joined live on the newsline by Elmhurst University political science professor Connie Mixon, who's the director of the school's Urban Studies program.