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
- U.S. Rep. LaHood eager for World Cup tournament to begin this week
- U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood and Democratic opponent Paul Nolley differ on war powers vote
- Trump administration blocks wind farm development in Illinois and across the nation
- LaHood no, Sorensen yes as House votes to end the war with Iran
- Sorensen says set rules for data centers, but don’t drive them away
- Rep. Sorensen calls for justice amid reports Jonathan Ross has been quietly reassigned
Statehouse
- State Rep. Sharon Chung reflects on media protections, data centers and more following the spring legislative session
- State Sen. Koehler on the end-of-session crunch and push for data center, insurance industry regulation
- Illinois lawmakers approve e-bike regulations with bipartisan support
- Illinois lawmakers pass auto and home insurance regulations, but industry says move could backfire
- Illinois bill would give teachers due process but raises concerns about patterns of bad behavior
- Gov. Pritzker wants AFSCME and ISU to resume negotiations as strike hits 4th week
McLean County Government
- History Maker John McIntyre champions bipartisanship, in more than just politics
- McLean County Board approves restrictive data center zoning requirements
- McLean County ZBA sends more stringent data center rules to county board
- Former Bloomington alderman announces a bid for McLean County Board
- With enhanced website, McLean County government leaps ahead in ADA compliance
- Divided McLean County Board rejects pay raise for members
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
- House Democrats accuse Trump of 'hijacking' America's 250th birthday for his own gain
- The Continental Congress wrote the Declaration. Is its modern descendent living up?
- Trump raked in more than $1B through crypto ventures, federal filing shows
- Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest'
- Democratic socialists pose a challenge for the party as midterms approach
- The rise of democratic socialists and what it means for the party
- Trump takes first flight on new Air Force One gifted by the Qatari government
- How was the new Air Force One prepared for flight?
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