Is there an election in Illinois on Nov. 4? What you need to know

There is an election on Nov. 4 in some states, but Illinois is not one of them. Officials across the state are even reminding ...

Election Day is Nov. 4. Will banks, post offices, schools be open in Illinois?

Yes. Election Day is not a federal holiday, and banks will be open during regular business hours on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Access ...

Tiebreaker vote from mayor paves way for demolishing Rockford’s Elks Club building

Before the vote, Ald. Mark Bonne (D-14th Ward) revealed a meeting with possible buyers of the property hours before Monday’s ...

Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia won't seek reelection, leaves seat for chief of staff in move panned as 'coronation'

Garcia's decision is the latest to shake up Illinois politics this year, and there are now five open congressional seats and ...

US Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García of Illinois not running for reelection, source says, as last candidates file for 2026 campaigns

U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García of Chicago will not run for reelection, a source close to the congressman said Monday, ...
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Tanzanian opposition decries 'sham' elections, alleges hundreds of deaths

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan sworn in for a second term amid disputed 98% win, deadly protests, and an information ...

U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia steps down, will not seek fifth term in Congress

Illinois Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia has announced that he will not run for a fifth term, after holding public office for over four decades, and his Chief of Staff Patty Garcia will run for the ...

Nancy Pelosi, Gov. Gavin Newsom, California Democrats make final push for Prop 50

Some of California's most powerful leaders made their final push for Prop 50 in San Francisco on Monday, doubling down on ...