Peter Roskam

Sean Casten is getting ready to head to Washington, and NBC 5’s Christian Farr has a look at the candidate’s day after he beat Rep. Peter Roskam in Illinois’ sixth district. 

After his victory capped off a big night for Democrats, Congressman-elect Sean Casten says he’s ready to get to work after unseating long-time Republican Rep. Peter Roskam in the state’s sixth congressional district.

The battle between Republican Representative Peter Roskam and Democratic challenger Sean Casten is becoming increasingly heated in the election’s final days, and interest in early voting in the race reflects the tight nature of the contest.

The fight for control of Congress could hinge on voters in the western suburbs, as incumbent Rep. Peter Roskam tries to fend off a challenge from Democrat Sean Casten. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports. 

One of Illinois’ most closely watched congressional races nationwide, between Peter Roskam and Sean Casten, received some political starpower on Monday, though not without resistance.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio traveled to Illinois’ 6th District to campaign with incumbent Roskam, engaged in a very tight re-election fight. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

In one of the most closely watched congressional races in the country — Illinois Republican incumbent Rep. Peter Roskam and Democrat Sean Casten clashed over President Donald Trump in their debate Monday. They also differed over what to do about environmental concerns at the Willowbrook plant in the 6th Congressional District. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Congressman Peter Roskam is fighting the political battle of his career against Democratic challenger Sean Casten, and both men spoke to NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern about their race.

In one of the most closely watched congressional races in the country — Republican incumbent Peter Roskam and Democrat Sean Casten clashed over President Donald Trump in their debate at the Daily Herald Monday. They also differed over what to do about environmental concerns at the Willowbrook plant in the 6th Congressional District.

Former President Barack Obama doubled down on his endorsement of Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker.

Despite dying from ALS, Ady Barkan is traveling the country to call attention to health care, he even stopped by Chicago Tuesday. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the details.

The 35-year-old activist whose dying wish is to lobby for health care, stopped by Chicago as part of his planned tour across the country to voice his concerns.

Vice President Mike Pence will visit Chicago to participate in an event with Representative Peter Roskam on Friday.

Vice President Mike Pence will visit Chicago to participate in an event with Representative Peter Roskam on Friday.

In the competitive Democratic primary for the 6th Congressional District, Sean Casten scored a narrow victory over six other candidates vying to take on GOP Rep. Peter Roskam. Now, questions about how his primary campaign was financed have emerged.

It’s expected to be one of the most closely watched congressional races in the country and now the ballot is set for the suburban 6th District. Incumbent Republican Peter Roskam will face Democrat Sean Casten who won in a crowded primary field of seven candidates. Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Democratic voters on Tuesday chose who they want to take on U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam in the race to represent Illinois’ 6th Congressional District.

Two candidates vying to go up against Congressman Peter Roskam in this fall’s general election are calling for him to return any contributions he reportedly received from former RNC Finance Chair Steve Wynn.