The general election is Nov. 5, 2024. Early voting began Sept. 26.
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See below for the latest reporting from WGLT and NPR leading up to the 2024 elections.
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Congress
- Rep. Eric Sorensen calls on USDA to keep SNAP food benefits during government shutdown
- Rep. Sorensen stands with Democrats, blames Republicans for government shutdown
- Rep. LaHood on the government shutdown, Tylenol guidance, and foreign aid after US AID
- U.S. Army veteran wants to continue oath of service in 16th Congressional District
- Young Democrat Montez Soliz to challenge incumbent Eric Sorensen in 17th District primary
- McLean County, Illinois political leaders decry killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Statehouse
- State Rep. Sharon Chung wants Gov. JB Pritzker to back off State Farm
- Bent Elementary School welcomes new playground and greenspace
- Illinois House speaker says lawmakers are more aware of their surroundings
- Woodford County Coroner Tim Ruestman to run for state representative
- Bill to promote Celiac disease safety among food handlers in Illinois becomes law
- State Rep. Dennis Tipsword reverses reelection plan, will run for Woodford County sheriff
McLean County Government
- 17 file for McLean County Board; many state legislative incumbents are unopposed
- McLean County Board approves long-delayed 2024 audit at special meeting
- Officials: Late audit reports cost McLean County government
- Stalled Route 66 Bike Trail project back on track with nearly $2 million state grant
- Normal looks to create new Uptown TIF to spur development
- William Bessler will run for a newly vacant McLean County Board seat
More Local Election News
- Illinois AG settles lawsuit against company that published personal information about legions of voters
- Illinois’ presidential electors to meet Tuesday to cast votes for Harris
- New members sworn in as Democrats take majority control of McLean County Board
- McLean County Board will change focus under Democratic majority
- LGBTQ+ families brace for Trump's second term: 'The stakes are a lot higher now'
- Demand for abortion pills spiked in Illinois, countrywide after Trump reelection
NPR election news
- Support for Israel among U.S. conservatives is starting to crack. Here's why
- What's happening with furniture prices? A tale of $399 couches and tariffs
- Trump administration plans to appeal judge's order to distribute full SNAP benefits
- Democrats swept Tuesday's election. What it could mean for next year's midterms
- Trump's allies worry he's spending too much time on foreign policy
- What Tuesday's Democratic sweep says about voters' attitudes on Trump's economy
- Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection. A look at her life and legacy
- A coalition of senators will renew their push to curb Trump's war powers
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