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Biden Wins Michigan, Wisconsin, Now on Brink of White House

Joe Biden has won Michigan and Wisconsin, pushing him closer to 270 Electoral College votes and narrowing President Donald Trump’s possible path to reelection.

Congressional Winners: Casten, Davis and Newman on What Lies Ahead

U.S. Reps. Sean Casten and Rodney Davis, and Rep.-elect Marie Newman talk about their respective wins and agendas, and the 2020 presidential election.

Cook County State’s Attorney Foxx Doubles Down on Reform Agenda After Victory

“Moving forward, we want to double down on our efforts of focusing our attention on violent crime, on gun crimes that have devastated our communities this year and has been a stubborn issue for years past,” Kim Foxx said Wednesday.

Iris Martinez to be 1st Latina to Lead Cook County Circuit Court

The current Democratic state senator ran on a promise to reform an office plagued by a reputation of inefficiency and corruption.

‘We Paid a Heavy Price’: Durbin on Madigan’s Leadership, the Presidency and the Senate

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says embattled House Speaker Michael Madigan’s leadership of the Illinois Democratic Party hurt Democratic candidates and causes statewide in Tuesday’s election.

Trump Sues in 3 States, Laying Ground for Contesting Outcome

President Donald Trump’s campaign filed lawsuits Wednesday in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia, laying the groundwork for contesting battleground states as he slipped behind Democrat Joe Biden.

COVID-19 Cases Increasing ‘Exponentially’ Across Illinois, Officials Say

“This amount of disease in our community, it’s hard to think you could go anywhere and not be exposed,” said Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the state’s top doctor.

Public Health May be US Election Loser as Coronavirus Surges

Regardless of the presidential election outcome, a vexing issue remains to be decided: Will the U.S. be able to tame a perilous pandemic that is surging as holidays, winter and other challenges approach? 

After Defeat of ‘Fair Tax’ Pritzker Says There Will Be Painful Cuts

The defeat of a constitutional amendment to overhaul how Illinois taxes income will mean painful cuts and will not avert tax increases, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.

Behind-the-Scenes Virtual Tour Showcases MWRD at Work, Chicago River Reversal

An upcoming virtual tour will offer insights into the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s inner workings and will revisit the reversal of the Chicago River. 

Michael Toomin, Other Eligible Cook County Judges Appear to Earn Retention

With more than 98% of precincts reporting by Wednesday afternoon, each of the 61 Cook County judges seeking retention in Tuesday’s election appear to have surpassed the 60% voting threshold necessary to remain on the bench.

Presidency Hinges on Tight Races in Battleground States

The fate of the presidency hung in the balance Wednesday morning, as President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden battled for three familiar battleground states: Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

Illinois Voters Reject ‘Fair Tax’ Amendment

In a blow to Gov. J.B. Pritzker and to his hopes of injecting billions of dollars more revenue into the state budget, Illinois voters on Tuesday rejected a constitutional amendment to overhaul how the state taxes income.

Illinois Congressional Races: Dems Look to Cement Gains in Suburbs

Two years after challengers ousted long-serving suburban Chicago Republican congressmen, helping Democrats to seize control of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats are looking to cement those gains.

CPS to Purchase 20K Air Purifiers Before In-Person Learning Resumes

With a return to in-person learning nearing for some groups of Chicago Public Schools students, the district has announced it will spend $8.5 million on air purifiers for classrooms and staff spaces to protect against the coronavirus.