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.

The Illinois Democratic Party spent roughly $190,000 to boost Sen. Sara Feigenholtz as she fends off a progressive challenger in the March 17 primary.

Strong fundraising and open seats have made at least four new commissioners likely. Primaries next Tuesday will decide which incumbents hold on and which races flip.

Chicago’s school board sued the U.S. Department of Education after federal officials halted magnet‑school grant awards tied to two civil‑rights probes. The board says the cut was unlawful and will harm magnet programming.

The Chicago Board of Education narrowed the search for a new CPS CEO to Macquline King, Meisha Porter and Sito Narcisse as community and mayoral interviews loom.