Former Vice President Joe Biden has raised $21.5 million since launching his White House bid in late April, his campaign said Wednesday. While Biden’s haul will put him in the top tier of Democratic fundraisers, he lags behind Pete Buttigieg, a 37-year-old Indiana mayor who was virtually unknown a few months ago.

A new Illinois law that took effect Tuesday, is now requiring ride-share drivers to undergo adequate background checks to ensure safety among those who use the service.

A new law in Illinois aims to keep you safe while in a ride-share car. Drivers will have to submit more extensive information before getting behind the wheel. One mother however, says it’s too little too late. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

The Illinois worker behind the lawsuit that led to the U.S. Supreme Court decision that eliminated fees paid by nonmembers of public employee unions is joining the group that oversaw his case.

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that government workers can’t be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, dealing a serious financial blow to organized labor.

Primary election polls have officially closed across Illinois, but Election Night is far from over.

The Democratic race for Illinois governor is down to the wire — how will the undecideds break?

The Democratic race for Illinois governor is down to the wire — how will the undecideds break? Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Senator Bernie Sanders was in Chicago this week to support Congressional candidate Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, but he when it comes to the governor’s race, the former presidential candidate isn’t tipping his hand.

State Sen. Daniel Biss’ campaign releases a tool to calculate the rate of opponent JB Pritzker’s campaign spending.

Chris Kennedy is on the offensive, JB Pritzker is leading in the polls and challengers are looking for ways to shake up the coming election.

With less than three weeks to go until the Democratic primary, a fiery exchange was expected as candidates running for governor got together for a key debate Thursday night – and those watching weren’t disappointed.