Dozens of Chicago veterans rallied in Federal Plaza and urged active‑duty troops to resist orders tied to the Iran campaign.

A unanimous House committee vote sent HB4339 forward; the bill would require Illinois high schools to offer voter registration to eligible graduates starting in 2026–2027.

A longtime McHenry County election judge collapsed and died Tuesday night while ballots were being counted at McCullom Lake Village Hall, county officials said.

Oak Park voters defeated a $40 million bond to build an indoor aquatic center at Ridgeland Common; the Park District says it will pursue repairs to the outdoor pool instead.

Mayor Daniel Biss acknowledged a brief, "ill‑advised" 2004 relationship with a former University of Chicago student after she went public just ahead of the IL‑09 primary. His campaign says he ended it when he realized it was inappropriate.

Paper ballots ran out at Sherman School in Back of the Yards on Tuesday; State Rep. LaShawn Ford was briefly denied a ballot before the error was fixed.

Rep. Jonathan Jackson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary for Illinois' 1st District, while Republicans Marcus Lewis and Christian Maxwell vied for the GOP nod.

Twelve candidates competed March 17 for Illinois' open 8th Congressional District seat after Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi launched a Senate bid. The crowded field mixes veterans and newcomers.

Incumbent Brad Schneider and challenger Morgan Coghill face off in the IL-10 primary Tuesday; polls close at 7 p.m. and returns should begin afterward.

Incumbent Mike Quigley and multiple challengers are on the ballot in the March 17 primary for Illinois' 5th District; returns will follow after polls close.

Alexi Giannoulias is unopposed in the Democratic primary while Republicans Diane M. Harris and Walter Adamczyk battle for the GOP nod. Returns will trickle in after polls close at 7 p.m.

Will County’s open-seat sheriff primary pits two deputies against two GOP challengers; returns will be posted after polls close Tuesday evening.

Court‑appointed special prosecutors in Cook County billed more than $773,000 in 2024–25, prompting questions about oversight and how appointments are made. Public records and advocates say transparency is limited.