Illinois Governor ready to welcome Democratic Convention to Chicago
Security in Chicago tightens ahead of Democratic National Convention
Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza ceasefire
President Joe Biden, Jill Biden and Hillary Clinton among anticipated speakers at DNC Day 1
Democratic lawmakers will gather in Chicago, Illinois, this week for the 2024 DNC. Vice President Kamala Harris is slated to formally accept her party's nomination on Thursday.
Illinois GOP rallies for Trump, push early voting at state fair
While a victory for former President Donald Trump in Illinois is unlikely, state Republicans are confident they can pick up seats in the General Assembly.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker downplays risks of 1968 Dem convention repeat: ‘Whole different ballgame’
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker insisted that the violent history of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in the Windy City won’t repeat itself this week — despite the thousands of protesters expected to wreak havoc at the venue.
Republicans admit 'we got lazy' in blue Illinois — but vow at State Fair to boost GOP turnout
State Republican leaders are urging local candidates to stay the course on issues of crime, economics and corruption to help them chip away at Democratic strongholds in the suburbs — and not to rely on a bump from former President Donald Trump.
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Pritzker on DNC protests: ‘If there are troublemakers, they’re going to get arrested’
Illinois Democrats rally at State Fair ahead of Chicago DNC: 'Can you feel the electricity across the nation?'
Gov. JB Pritzker and other Democrats, who hold all statewide offices in deep-blue Illinois, praised Kamala Harris' nascent White House bid — and slammed an “embarrassing” state of affairs for Republicans.
JB Pritzker’s Turn as DNC Host Vaults Billionaire to National Stage
The arrival of thousands of people in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention this week marks the culmination of years of groundwork by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to elevate the city — and himself — to the national spotlight.
Illinois Democrats provide DNC preview with energetic support of Kamala Harris at Illinois State Fair
In a precursor to next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois Democrats led by Gov. J.B. Pritzker gathered at the State Fair to laud Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
Illinois GOP urges focus on policies, not personalities during party’s day at State Fair
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Republicans used their day at the State Fair Thursday to blame Democrats for crime, inflation and tax increases while urging a focus on policies, not personality as they head into a November election with a ticket led by presidential nominee Donald Trump,
Illinois Democrats kick off election cycle at state fair with Governor's Day
Elected officials, county chairs and grassroots Democrats took to the Illinois State Fair Wednesday, marking the kickoff to the November election cycle. WGN's Tahman Bradley reports from Springfield on the story.
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Illinois Democrats celebrate Harris, Walz ahead of DNC
Illinois Democrats took over the Illinois State Fair Wednesday, celebrating the top of the ticket ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) Monday. “Next week, we’re going to show America what Illinois Democrats are all about,
Pritzker ready for prime time speech at Democratic Convention, with Johnson also among speakers
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will be speaking in a primetime address on Tuesday night, the same night former President Barack Obama will address the Democratic convention, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association condemns violence over elections, political motives
The Illinois Sheriffs' Association shared a letter to the public on Tuesday that condemns violence over election results or political motivations.