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
- 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
- Chicago Republican enters congressional primary against Rep. LaHood, who he calls a 'RINO'
- Carroll County Board chair, farmer Julie Bickelhaupt announces bid for Rep. Sorensen’s seat
- Rep. Sorensen says Democrats must 'fight back' after Texas gerrymander
- 16th Congressional District candidate Scott Best runs as outsider, even from other Democrats
Statehouse
- 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
- Auto seat maker Adient to locate $8 million facility in Normal
- Accessibility-focused playground coming to Stevenson Elementary School
McLean County Government
- McLean County Nursing Home 'swiftly and severely' addresses social media post about Charlie Kirk's killing
- U.S. Department of Transportation withdraws grant for Route 66 bike trail in McLean County
- McLean County Board hears details of proposed $144.5 million budget
- Normal Township supervisor draws 2 paychecks
- McLean County Board fills vacancy in District 3, approves more wind turbines
- Koos: McLean County's failure to approve sales tax pause would chill conversation about intergovernmental agreement
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
- Trump says he disagrees with Starmer's decision to recognize Palestinian state
- Kirk shooting videos spread online, even to viewers who didn't want to see them
- Trump is deploying the National Guard to Memphis. Experts worry it's becoming normal
- Foreign influencers are doing their best to spin the Charlie Kirk assassination
- Why was Kirk killed? Evidence paints complicated picture of alleged assassin
- New policies are making life harder for trans people — and prompting big financial decisions
- Why beef prices are higher than ever (and shoppers are finally resisting)
- U.S. Education Dept. unites conservative groups to create 'patriotic' civics content
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