Springfield, IL|News|
Will Your Illinois State Rep Vote For Speaker Mike Madigan?
After a brief lame duck session, a newly seated Illinois House of Representatives is set to start selecting a speaker Wednesday.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Illinois Election 2020
The latest news and updates about the 2020 General Election in Illinois.
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Across Illinois|News|
Electoral College Count: How IL's Congressional Delegation Voted
A handful of downstate lawmakers voted to toss votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania after a tumultuous day at the Capitol. The effort failed.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Certifies 20 Votes For Joe Biden In Electoral College
"The election is affirmed and it is now time for us as a country to move forward," said Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, one of the electors.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Clerk To Recount Votes In More Than 100 Kane County Precincts
Three Republicans who were defeated last month are hoping for good news after the Kane County Clerk conducts a discovery recount Tuesday.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Evanston Electoral Board Issues Rulings On Candidate Objections
After three days of hearings, Jane Grover and Shelley Carrillo are off the ballot. Rebeca Mendoza, Eleanor Revelle and Eric Young are on it.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Record 6.1M Illinoisans Voted In 2020, Highest Turnout Since 1992
Not in nearly 3 decades have a greater percentage of Illinoisans turned out to vote in a presidential election — all despite the pandemic.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Newly Elected Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek Takes Office
The nurse anesthesiologist and captain in the U.S. Army Reserve was sworn in Tuesday to succeed Howard Cooper as Lake County coroner.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Eric Rinehart Sworn In As New Lake County State's Attorney
The Highwood Democrat and longtime criminal defense attorney took over the prosecutor's office Tuesday.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Oberweis Goes To Washington Orientation Despite Projected Loss
Jim Oberweis showed up at orientation for freshman Congress members, though he’s projected to lose his race against Rep. Lauren Underwood.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Newcomer Announces Win In McHenry Co. Board Chair Race
Democratic incumbent Jack Franks conceded. Republican Mike Buhler says he's looking forward to taking over as the board chairman.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
'Trump Needs An Off-Ramp' For Exit From White House: Lipinski
Outgoing Congressman Dan Lipinski offers parting thoughts on Donald Trump and hopes Republicans will give President-elect Biden a chance.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
How Chicago Heights Voted In The 2020 Presidential Election
Did Trump get more support in Chicago Heights in 2020 than 2016? See the vote totals here, precinct by precinct.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
How Orland Park Voted In The 2020 Presidential Election
Did Trump get more support in Orland Park in 2020 than 2016? See the vote totals here, precinct by precinct.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
How Tinley Park Voted In The 2020 Presidential Election
Did Trump get more support in Tinley Park in 2020 than 2016? See the vote totals here, precinct by precinct.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Green Oaks Nurse Declares Victory In Lake Co. Coroner Race
Following the release of new vote totals Tuesday, Jennifer Banek is leading one-term incumbent Howard Cooper.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Challenger Claims Victory In Lake County State's Attorney Race
Incumbent Michael Nerheim has conceded to Eric Rinehart after the latest tallies from mail-in ballots were released Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
How Oak Lawn Voted In The 2020 Presidential Election
Did Trump get more support in Oak Lawn in 2020 than 2016? See the vote totals here, precinct by precinct.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Underwood Pulls Ahead Of Oberweis As More Mail-In Votes Counted
Underwood has pulled ahead by a narrow margin in the still-tight race for Illinois's 14th Congressional District.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Villa Declares Victory In Race For Illinois' 25th Senate District
Republican Jeannette Ward conceded the race to Democrat Karina Villa on Thursday. Villa will replace Jim Oberweis in the Illinois Senate.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Trump's Vote In Kendall Co. Declines Since 2016 General Election
This is the second time in 160 years of Kendall County's history that a Republican presidential candidate has not won majority votes.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
‘Victory Within Reach’: Underwood Confident In Race With Oberweis
Rep. Lauren Underwood said she expects to prevail from the close race "once every vote is counted," while Jim Oberweis has claimed victory.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Durbin, Duckworth, Pritzker: Madigan Needs To Go As Party Leader
"The Illinois Democratic Party and the Illinois House of Representatives should consider new leadership," Sen. Tammy Duckworth said.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Illinois Weed Sales Blaze New Record As Voters Welcome Pot Shops
Voters in six of seven Chicago suburbs favored allowing weed to be sold locally, and five more states legalized cannabis on Election Day.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Mosser Wins Kane County State’s Attorney Race
Democrat Jamie Mosser declared victory Tuesday night after her opponent Bob Spence conceded the race.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Races Hang In The Balance With 10K Mail-In Votes Out In Kane Co.
Thousands of ballots could still be in transit to election offices, delaying even unofficial results in several Kane County races.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
‘There Will Be Cuts,’ Pritzker Warns After Fair Tax Bid Fails
“Republicans swore their allegiance to the wealthiest interests ... and they threw middle-class families under the bus," Gov. Pritzker said.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
DuPage Democrats May Get 11-7 County Board Majority
With ballots still being counted, a Democrat edges ahead in District 4.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
'Landslide' Victory For Recreational Marijuana Sales In Batavia
More than 61 percent of Batavia voters supported allowing recreational marijuana dispensaries to open within the city.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Who Did Frankfort Vote For? Precincts Split On Trump, Biden
In the Frankfort area, all but two area precincts had a higher vote total for Trump.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Here's Where DuPage Voters Backed Progressive Tax
A trend emerged on where voters tended to back the amendment.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
Palatine Area Presidential Election Results: Trump's Votes
Did Trump get more support in Palatine and suburban Cook County in 2020 than 2016? See the vote totals here as of Nov. 4.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Mazzochi Vs. Zordani: How Many Big Macs Is Your Vote Worth?
Candidates raise a combined $1 million in the race for the seat representing Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Western Springs and Clarendon Hills.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
How Did McHenry County Vote For President?
With results still being tallied, it appears the reliably red county opted for Donald Trump over Joe Biden.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Mayor Celebrates Term Limits Victory: Election Results
Orland elected officials will now have term limits when stepping into office. Here's a look at what that means, and what officials said.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
DuPage Presidential Results: Biden Defeats Trump
Democrats are winning a bigger share of DuPage, once a GOP presidential stronghold.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
McHenry Co. Chair Race Is Close: Buehler Leads Franks
Democratic incumbent Jack Franks could be on his way out. Republican Mike Buehler lead the chairman race as of early Wednesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
York Township Voters Weigh In On Taxes, Climate Change
Tax exemptions and carbon tax are the subject of referendums.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
11th Congressional District: Bill Foster Wins Over Rick Laib
With a steady lead from the beginning, incumbent Bill Foster wins and retains his seat in the 11th Congressional District.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Bertino-Tarrant Thrilled With Will County Executive Victory
Bertino-Tarrant topped the Manhattan Republican to keep the Will County Executive seat in the hands of Democrats.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Cappel Defeats McCullagh For IL 49th Senate District
The Illinois 49th District State Senate seat was held by Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, who now becomes the next Will County Executive.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
