Sen. Michael Hastings seeks another term in the Nov. 5 election. He's running against newcomer Samantha Gasca.

Early voting began Thursday in Illinois, and Capitol News Illinois has launched an interactive Election Guide to help Illinoisans navigate the voting process. Illinois gives voters 40 days prior to Election Day to cast their ballot — in most jurisdictions.

Illinois Democrats and Republicans are using the vice presidential debate to organize volunteers to write postcards, work at the polls or sign up to canvass in battleground states. Start your engines: “Our neighbors are going to be even more fired up to volunteer” after hearing Walz speak about the issues Democrats care about,

Across the seven states likely to decide the presidential election, thousands of volunteers, including some from Illinois, are on the ground going door-to-door trying to get out the vote.

Good afternoon, Chicago. Voters in Illinois will soon head to the polls — or fill out mail-in ballots at home — to select the next president of the United States and a variety of representatives at the national,

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Sen. Mark Kelly campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at phone banking event in Maryvale

Have you made a voting plan yet to cast your ballot if you live in the Chicago region? Here’s a guide to help you vote.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Sen. Mark Kelly campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at phone banking event in Maryvale

Quickly find your county's official local elections authority in Illinois with our easy-to-use locator tool. Ensure you're prepared for upcoming elections.

Explore Illinois voting procedures with the CNI voting guide. Find answers to FAQs and use our look-up tool to connect with your county's election authority.