Chicago election officials are coordinating with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to protect voters from potential disruptions at the polls on Election Day. Why it matters: The preparations come amid heightened concerns about federal immigration enforcement near polling places and the possibility of voter intimidation. The latest: The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners tells Axios it has coordinated security plans with...

Only two polls of the U.S. Senate race in Illinois have been conducted since the March primary, both led by Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.

La Shawn Ford, the progressive state lawmaker who survived a crowded primary and millions in outside spending, faces only token opposition from Republican Chad Koppie in Illinois’ 7th District as Danny Davis retires after three decades.

With less than a week until the 2026 midterm elections, as candidates press the flesh, outgoing Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he's very worried about possible interference with the counting of ballots.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago treats wastewater and manages stormwater across Cook County. Next week, voters will elect four commissioners to its nine-member board.

Central Illinois voters will decide whether to re-elect a Democrat in the U.S. House or choose a Republican with local government experience.

Mary Miller seeks a third term representing Illinois' 15th District against a political newcomer in Jennifer Todd.