Daily Herald Election Coverage
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Our choice for Democrats in Congress District 9Feb 23, 2026 2:21 pm - With longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky deciding against seeking re-election, voters will find 14 active congressional candidates on the Democratic Party primary ballot in...
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Quigley, challengers differ sharply on U.S. relations with IsraelFeb 22, 2026 3:57 pm - U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and two of his challengers in the Democratic primary for the 5th Congressional District nomination offered widely different stances on the United States’ relationship with Israel during a weekend forum in the suburbs.
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Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challengeFeb 22, 2026 3:55 pm - Illinois residents can face long delays in clearing their marijuana-related records even after judges approve expungement and sealing orders. Although law enforcement agencies have 60 days to comply with court orders, records can still appear in background checks until the state police update their database and issue a confirmation letter.
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Schneider for 10th Congressional DistrictFeb 22, 2026 4:00 am - The Daily Herald endorses Brad Schneider for the Democratic nomination from the 10th U.S. House District.
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Indoor pools, a new police station and roads: What funding questions are on the ballot for suburban voters?Feb 21, 2026 11:30 am - Voters across the suburbs next month will decide whether to approve property tax increases for schools, roadwork and a new recreation hub. Here's a look at some of the referendum questions on the ballots in Cook, Lake, Kane and DuPage counties.
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Trump has stocked his administration with people who have backed his false 2020 election claimsFeb 20, 2026 8:23 am - President Donald Trump has long spread conspiracy theories about voting designed to explain away his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden. Now that he's president again, Trump has stocked his administration with those who have promoted his falsehoods and in some cases helped him try to overturn his loss.
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Daily Herald endorsement: Jennifer Davis in 8th District Republican primaryFeb 20, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Jennifer Davis earns our endorsement in the 8th District Republican primary.
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Daily Herald endorsement: Melissa Bean in 8th District Democratic primaryFeb 20, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald opinion: Melissa Bean receives our endorsement in the 8th District Democratic primary.
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Krishnamoorthi among nation’s top U.S. Senate fundraisersFeb 19, 2026 11:26 am - U.S. Senate candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg continues to have one of the best-funded campaigns in the nation.
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‘Progress has been made’: Northwest suburban officials in Springfield for Bears bill talksFeb 18, 2026 7:40 pm - Northwest suburban officials, including those from Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows, are in Springfield to push for legislation that would provide a property tax break for a potential Bears stadium at Arlington Park.