Stratton coasts to victory to become Illinois’ newest U.S. senator
Stratton was declared winner immediately when the polls closed.
Don Tracy
Third-party U.S. Senate candidate gives voters an alternative
Third-party Illinois U.S. Senate candidate Whitfield Harrington pitches a centrist alternative in the 2026 race.
Stratton, Tracy clash over Trump, affordability in lone U.S. Senate forum
Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton vowed to serve as a check on President Donald Trump while Republican Don Tracy largely ...
Republican-turned-independent Collin Corbett hopes to provide voters an alternative for governor
Corbett said his campaign is about proving there is an appetite for independent, centrist candidates.
With Trump barely mentioned, Illinois Republicans focus on common enemy: Pritzker
Illinois Republicans seek to keep pressure on Pritzker in midterm elections.
Pritzker, Bailey seek to convince farmers at forum they’re the best candidate for agriculture
Candidates for Illinois governor and the GOP candidate for U.S. Senate addressed farmers at the event near Bloomington.
Pritzker spends big in second fundraising quarter as Bailey struggles to keep up
Bailey is far behind his 2022 fundraising pace.
‘Underdog’ Tracy says he’s ‘answering a call of duty’ by running for Durbin’s seat
Don Tracy admits that he’s “the underdog in the race” to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. But the Republican nominee ...
New Illinois Republican Party chair hopes for ‘JB fatigue’ in tough midterm
Grogan says Republicans will focus on Illinois-centric issues in 2026
Durbin warns of deep divisions in farewell address to Illinois lawmakers
Durbin delivered what was billed as a farewell address, reflecting on his record in office and urging state lawmakers to ...
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