A significant majority of nearly 300 municipalities and counties approved referendum measures Tuesday that will allow officials to negotiate electricity rates with alternative suppliers in … Read more ›

The polls are now closed for St. Charles voters. Election Day voting began at 6 a.m. and closed at 7 p.m. For results, visit the … Read more ›

The polls opened at 6 a.m. for St. Charles voters. Registered voters can find their polling place by visiting the Kane County Clerk’s Office site … Read more ›

Democrats designed a legislative map that puts pressure on suburban Republicans, but the new boundaries also have resulted in Chicago’s biggest House and Senate primary … Read more ›

Despite a closely contested Illinois presidential primary, early voting among suburban Republican voters is up only marginally from four years ago — a sign that … Read more ›

Rare is the ballot-box initiative that could actually save taxpayers money. But in Tuesday’s primary election, voters in nearly 300 communities and counties across Illinois … Read more ›