The Nov. 5 election is just weeks away and News 8 wants to make sure you have what you need to know before heading to the ...

The House Minority Leader says the political imbalance in Illinois government is bad for public policy. State Rep. Tony ...

Incumbent Republican Illinois state Rep. Dennis Tipsword of Metamora is seeking a second term in the 105th District against a 25-year-old Democrat and political newcomer. Tipsword, the Chief ...

The balance of power in the House of Representatives will likely be decided by 43 of the most competitive races, according to ...

The battle for Illinois' 17th District U.S. Congressional seat will be between incumbent Democrat Eric Sorensen and Republican challenger Joe McGraw. The 17th District includes Peoria and ...

After spending tens of millions on Trump, Musk's "America PAC" has begun spending at least $2.1 million across more than a ...

MEET THE ‘WOBBLERS’: Californians tuned into the state’s competitive House battles are likely aware of the white-hot races in the Central Valley and Southern California that could swing the balance of ...

Congress is considering school choice legislation that could help Illinois families after the state’s Invest in Kids Act expired last year.

powerful Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan had agreed to a sit-down meeting about the issue. Two days later, La Schiazza got some more promising news in the form of a call from Madigan's ...

The Mahomet Aquifer supplies water to more than 800,000 people in 15 Central Illinois counties. Per the EPA, there is no ...

Equality PAC, cochaired by gay Reps. Ritchie Torres of New York and Mark Takano of California, gave a significant financial ...

Incumbent Republican Illinois state Rep. Dennis Tipsword of Metamora is seeking a second term in the 105th District against a 25-year-old Democrat and political newcomer. Tipsword, the Chief Deputy ...