On the Democrat side, four other candidates have filed with the FEC: Kevin Ryan, a Marine veteran and diplomat; Christopher Swann, a program manager for Feeding America; Carmi resident Stan Leavell, and Awisi Bustos, CEO of the Illinois Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs.

One world issue that’s likely to become a talking point is the Israel-Hamas war, given IL-09 has a highly concentrated Jewish population along with its large Middle Eastern and Asian populations, too. It’s also the home of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center.

Since taking office in 2019, Senator McClure has emerged as a leading advocate for public safety in Springfield. He helped craft a major legislative package to support police, keep violent offenders off the streets,

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has $21 million in campaign cash for the U.S. Senate race, compared with more than $2 million for U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly and less than $700,000 for Lt. Gov. Juliana

Republican State Representative Wayne Rosenthal says he will seek re-election next year. Rosenthal is from Morrisonville and represents the 108 th district, which includes Menard County and portions of Christian, Macoupin, Montgomery, and Sangamon Counties.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza will make an announcement for the 2026 election on Wednesday. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch. She is

Comptroller says 'stay tuned,' won't seek another term Instead of another term as the Illinois Comptroller, Susana Mendoza announced she will be exploring what’s next for her career. Speculation was she would be vying for Chicago mayor in the city's 2027 municipal elections,

Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement announcement earlier this year set off a tsunami that is still shaking up the political world among Illinois Democrats.

The Miccosukee Tribe of Florida wants to join a federal lawsuit against 'Alligator Alcatraz'