https://www.wglt.org/election-2026 The latest WGLT reporting leading up to Election Day on Nov. 3. en-US Copyright Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:19:18 GMT https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2026-10-07/illinois-republicans-seek-attorney-generals-help-after-champaign-county-ballot-errors The Illinois Republican Party is asking the attorney general’s office to oversee the Champaign County clerk’s efforts to correct mislabeled ballots that were sent to hundreds of voters. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:19:18 GMT https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2026-10-07/illinois-republicans-seek-attorney-generals-help-after-champaign-county-ballot-errors Ben Szalinski https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2026-10-07/bailey-trying-to-stay-on-message-as-attacks-from-pritzker-mount Republican Darren Bailey believes his odds of beating Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker are better than his 2022 campaign. Bailey has tried to revamp his image with voters by embracing Chicago and the suburbs, even though he still remains a conservative from southern Illinois. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:23:35 GMT https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2026-10-07/bailey-trying-to-stay-on-message-as-attacks-from-pritzker-mount Ben Szalinski and Brenden Moore https://www.wglt.org/politics-and-government/2026-10-05/congressional-candidates-discuss-expanding-executive-power-and-need-for-political-will Congressional approval ratings are in the tank. By some measures this is one of the least productive sessions of Congress in living memory. WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports those things may not change much any time soon. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://www.wglt.org/politics-and-government/2026-10-05/congressional-candidates-discuss-expanding-executive-power-and-need-for-political-will Charlie Schlenker, Ben Howell https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-10-02/when-a-mclean-county-man-mounted-a-viable-3rd-party-run-for-illinois-governor There’s only been one third-party candidate who ever came close to winning the governor’s seat in Illinois, and that’s none other than McLean County’s own Frank H. Funk. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:45:30 GMT https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-10-02/when-a-mclean-county-man-mounted-a-viable-3rd-party-run-for-illinois-governor McLean County Museum of History staff https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-10-02/congressional-candidates-debate-critical-cautious-views-on-iran-war The war in Iran — or conflict, depending on who you ask — is perhaps the top foreign policy issue facing voters this midterm election. WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports on how the congressional candidates in the districts of Bloomington-Normal perceive the country's position against Iran. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:13:09 GMT https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-10-02/congressional-candidates-debate-critical-cautious-views-on-iran-war Charlie Schlenker, Ben Howell https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-10-01/congressional-candidates-address-inflation-and-the-rising-cost-of-living Inflation, the rising cost of living and affordability are huge issues this election season. WGLT's Charlie Schlenker reports on how Central Illinois congressional candidates are addressing those topics. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:23:30 GMT https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-10-01/congressional-candidates-address-inflation-and-the-rising-cost-of-living Charlie Schlenker https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-09-29/congressional-candidates-offer-positions-on-budget-deficit-and-social-security-fixes The major party candidates for Congress in Central Illinois have significantly different views of how to deal with looming financial crises over the federal budget deficit, national debt, and Social Security. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:53:24 GMT https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-09-29/congressional-candidates-offer-positions-on-budget-deficit-and-social-security-fixes Charlie Schlenker https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-09-23/early-voting-begins-thursday-across-illinois Early voting polls are set to open Thursday across Illinois, giving voters more opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:26:04 GMT https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-09-23/early-voting-begins-thursday-across-illinois Eric Stock, Bella Marello https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2026-09-21/gov-pritzker-opens-up-about-his-80-lb-weight-loss-use-of-glp-1-i-think-its-what-i-need-to-succeed More than two years into his new weight loss journey, JB Pritzker says he wants to talk about it openly, largely in part because he knows millions of Americans are suffering from obesity-related health conditions. The disclosure also comes just months before Democrats are expected to announce their intentions to run for president. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:13:18 GMT https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2026-09-21/gov-pritzker-opens-up-about-his-80-lb-weight-loss-use-of-glp-1-i-think-its-what-i-need-to-succeed Tina Sfondeles https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2026-09-21/republican-turned-independent-collin-corbett-hopes-to-provide-voters-an-alternative-for-governor Collin Corbett said his campaign is about proving there is an appetite for independent, centrist candidates in Illinois as voters weigh their options between staunch Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Trump-endorsed Republican Darren Bailey. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:05:17 GMT https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2026-09-21/republican-turned-independent-collin-corbett-hopes-to-provide-voters-an-alternative-for-governor Ben Szalinski, Brenden Moore