Center Square: Bost declares victory as Illinois congressional races come into focus
November’s general election for congressional districts across Illinois are coming into focus after Tuesday’s primary.
Chicago Tribune: General Assembly races test clout of Democrat leaders
Two Democratic primaries for seats in the Illinois General Assembly featured races testing the political influence of House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Senate President Don Harmon, with one defeating a House veteran and the other supporting a Senate newcomer who lost, according to unofficial results.
Daily Herald: Casten projected as winner in Democratic primary for 6th U.S. House seat
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten is the likely winner in the three-way Democratic primary for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District, The Associated Press projected Tuesday night.
WTTW: Eileen O’Neill Burke in Tight Race With Clayton Harris to Replace Kim Foxx as Cook County’s Top Prosecutor
Retired judge Eileen O’Neill Burke holds a slight lead over former prosecutor Clayton Harris in a close race to replace Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.
NBC 5: ‘Bring Chicago Home' proponents vow to fight on after ‘disappointing' election
The Illinois Policy Institute, a conservative-leaning think tank that led legal opposition to the measure, called the vote a “political blow” to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who supported the ordinance.
CIProud: Unofficial voter turnout down in Central Illinois
Based on lists of registered voters, turnout was significantly down in primary voting across central Illinois for Monday’s primary elections.