illinois primary election

Early voting for the 2022 Illinois Primary Election — which takes place June 28 — begins Thursday in many counties across the state.

Preparations for the 2022 Illinois primary election are ramping up, as the June 28 election day nears.

Midterm election season is approaching, with the Illinois primary election taking place in June, and the general election following in November.

Voters interested in voting by mail in the upcoming Illinois primary elections can now submit their applications to do so, the Board of Elections announced this week.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed a measure to move the state’s primary election from March to June next year, among other changes aimed at expanding voting access.

Illinois lawmakers on Monday passed a measure to move Illinois’ primary election from March to June next year, among other election-related changes.

Illinois lawmakers debate on the last day of the spring legislative session in Springfield this Memorial Day, with some key topics still left on the agenda. Kate Chappell reports.

Tuesday was an historic day, as Jada Curry defeated incumbent Gene Williams in Tuesday’s primary election in suburban Lynwood, making her the first Black woman to become mayor of the suburb. Curry will take office later this year, as her April general election race will see her running unopposed, and her family celebrated the major victory Tuesday night and...

Former Vice President Joe Biden defeated Sen. Bernie Sanders in Illinois’ Democratic primary for president on Tuesday, a contest with a sizable impact on the race. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Former Vice President Joe Biden defeated Sen. Bernie Sanders in Illinois’ Democratic primary for president on Tuesday, a contest with a sizable impact on the race, the Associated Press projects.

Looking to see election results as they roll in from around the state? You can find up-to-the-minute vote totals right here.

Illinois’ primary election will continue as scheduled on Tuesday, despite concerns over the state’s growing number of coronavirus cases amid the global pandemic.

While early voting has gone smoothly, the Chicago Board of Elections is asking for help ahead of what’s expected to be a difficult primary as a result of the coronavirus fallout. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern explains.

Rep. Bobby Rush won the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, the Associated Press projects, beating three challengers to keep his long-held seat.

Two candidates for state representative on Chicago’s Northwest Side say they – one a survivor of domestic abuse and the other of sexual violence – have been subjected to false and deeply personal attacks from their opponent that they’ve found to be far more hurtful than just “politics as usual.” NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Two candidates for state representative on Chicago’s Northwest Side say they – one a survivor of domestic abuse and the other of sexual violence – have been subjected to false and deeply personal attacks from their opponent that they’ve found to be far more hurtful than just “politics as usual.”

Election day in Illinois is here, with voters across the state heading to the polls. Here’s a look at some essential resources to help you prepare to cast your ballot —

Already made up your mind on who to vote for – and want to avoid the Election Day rush? You can vote early at dozens of locations across Chicago’s suburban counties every day through March 16.

Dozens of early voting locations across Cook County officially open their doors Monday, giving voters who have already made up their minds a chance to hit the ballot box ahead of the rush.

Illinois’ primary Election Day falls on March 17, when voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots in several races. Here are a few big contests to keep an eye on.