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. 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
- Chicago Republican enters congressional primary against Rep. LaHood, who he calls a 'RINO'
Statehouse
- 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
- Auto seat maker Adient to locate $8 million facility in Normal
McLean County Government
- Normal looks to create new Uptown TIF to spur development
- William Bessler will run for a newly vacant McLean County Board seat
- 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
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
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- Democrats to force vote to limit Trump war powers after strikes on Venezuelan boats
- Why gold is having its best year since 1979
- Former FBI director Comey pleads not guilty to federal charges of lying to Congress
- Government shutdown enters its second week
- Shutdowns serve as excuse for GOP and Democrats to spend more, says Sen. Ron Johnson
- Over $100M spent on ads for and against California's redistricting ballot measure
- Attorney General Bondi talks at Senate Judiciary
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