Daily Herald Election Coverage
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Casten for Democrats in Congress, District 6Feb 24, 2026 4:00 am - Since unseating Republican congressional stalwart Peter Roskam in 2018, Democrat Sean Casten has been a rock-steady, outspoken advocate in Illinois’ 6th District for part...
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Ad wars boiling over in U.S. Senate race as Stratton, Krishnamoorthi feud intensifiesFeb 23, 2026 9:57 pm - After simmering for weeks, the rivalry between Democratic Senate candidates U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is veering into vitriol. Krishnamo...
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Who’s going to the State of the Union and who’s boycotting it? Illinois lawmakers are splitFeb 23, 2026 6:33 pm - A key plaintiff in a lawsuit that led the U.S. Supreme Court to rule against the White House on tariffs will be U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider’s guest at Tuesday’s State of the Union address.
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Preckwinkle, Reilly tussle over IT upgrade that delayed Cook County tax billsFeb 23, 2026 6:08 pm - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Democratic primary challenger Brendan Reilly sparred over problems with a massive countywide technology overhaul that resulted in delayed property tax bills and payments to local governments.
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Kane clerk candidates discuss election securityFeb 23, 2026 4:36 pm - Elections in Kane County are secure, candidates for the Democratic nomination for county clerk say.
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Daily Herald endorsement: Jeff Walter for GOP in 11th District in CongressFeb 23, 2026 2:42 pm - The Daily Herald endorses Jeff Walter for the Republican nomination for Congress in Illinois District 11.
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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.