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When Wisconsin voters had to brave the coronavirus pandemic to vote in their state’s April 7 election, it was the latest phase of a nearly 60-year legal and political fight over who can vote in the U.S. Wearing masks and gloves, Wisconsin residents who voted in person were met by election officials in similar attire. That was new. But it wasn’t new...

An estimated 5,000 voters cast their ballots at one of five polling places open in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with some waiting hours to vote and others turned away at the polls.

Despite hundreds of closures across Chicago due to the coronavirus pandemic, Illinois’ primary election is continuing as scheduled. Officials have already reported a spike in early voting and mail-in ballots, but issued a last-minute plea for election judges as many across the city dropped out. “We have to have our elections continue, in my opinion. This is the right thing…

As Illinois residents head to the polls, a variety of problems quickly emerged, and NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski has the story.

Polls across Illinois opened Tuesday morning despite the coronavirus pandemic. Susan Carlson reports.

Former first lady Michelle Obama plans to host a rally in Detroit later this month for a nonpartisan, nonprofit voter advocacy organization she co-chairs

Iranians are voting for a new parliament, with turnout seen as a key measure of support for Iran’s leadership at the time of a sanctions-linked economic downturn and diplomatic isolation.

It’s been more than three years since Russia’s sweeping and systematic effort to interfere in U.S. elections through disinformation on social media, stolen campaign emails and attacks on voting systems. U.S. officials have made advances in trying to prevent similar attacks from undermining the 2020 vote, but challenges remain. THEN: U.S. intelligence agencies say Russia was the only nation that significantly...

Looking to vote early in Illinois? There are plenty of places to do it.

Beginning Monday, early voting hours will extend into the evening at all Chicago locations, officials said.

The move comes as several states debate ending their participation in the free and voluntary Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program.

Fare hikes and service cuts are on the horizon for Metra riders as part of the agency’s 2018 budget.

Fare hikes and service cuts are on the horizon for Metra riders as part of the agency’s 2018 budget. 

Riding Metra could soon cost more for commuters.

Riding Metra could soon cost more for commuters. Lauren Petty reports.

New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady is staying tight-lipped about who has his support in the presidential election.

The Lucas Museum passed its final big hurdle to becoming a reality near Chicago’s lakefront when City Council gave full approval for the museum plans in a vote Wednesday.

A pair of environmental groups have launched ad campaigns against Sen. Mark Kirk for his opposition to an amendment to a public health and clean air bill in Congress.

Democrats in the Illinois House have voted down a plan similar to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal to allow local governments to permit workers to opt out of unions.