Election 2024

The County Board voted in June to place that referendum on the ballot for the Nov. 5 election. The referendum requires a simple majority to pass.

WGLT and its partners have scheduled two events this fall to help voters get informed ahead of the Nov. 5 election, including a Candidate Open House and 46th State Senate Forum.

WGLT catches up with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood on the farm bill, federal budget and international affairs.

Though polarization and deception have never been easier to achieve, professors Greg Shaw and Lane Crothers say there are media habits that can help voters learn and make informed choices in November.

WGLT checks in with Central Illinois Democrats at their convention in Chicago. In addition to bridge-building, outreach, and stoking the rank-and-file for the campaign, a lot of business is getting done.

Organized labor has been everywhere at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, from the main stage to the Illinois delegation’s morning breakfast gatherings.

Gov. JB Pritzker has presidential ambitions — and his vetting when he was under consideration to serve as Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ running mate and this week’s Democratic National Convention have put a huge spotlight on the second-term governor.

Hundreds of people rallying against the Israel-Hamas war and restrictions on reproductive rights kicked off the first protest of the Democratic National Convention on Sunday, but they were met by an even larger showing from Chicago police.

The vibe of the first-of-its kind roll call on Tuesday, DNC planners say, is intended to be that of a celebration. The roll call comes before the prime-time speakers take the stage, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle.

State Republican leaders are urging local candidates to stay the course on issues of crime, economics and corruption to help chip away at Democratic strongholds in the suburbs — and not to rely on a bump from former President Donald Trump.