Early voting for the 2026 primary election is right around the corner when voters will decide on nominees for local, state, and federal offices.

A change made by the United States Postal Service has county clerks across the state concerned about upcoming elections.

The general election will take place Nov. 3. Here are some of the races residents from the Rockford region should keep an eye on. Illinois Governor Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is seeking re-election to a third term even as rumors of a potential run for president in 2028 continue to swirl.

Gov. JB Pritzker is running for a third term and several Republicans are lining up for the chance to challenge him one-on-one.

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Voters shouldn’t have to wait another election cycle for lawmakers to prove they understand that responsibility, writes Editor Jason Koch.

Affordability will be a key political theme of the coming Illinois General Assembly as leaders signal proposals from health care to a Bears stadium will be filtered through a cost-of-living lens.

Illinois is one of 23 states, along with Washington, D.C., that are being sued for information. Eight states have indicated they either have or will comply.