It's Election Day in Illinois and polling places are open until 7pm Tuesday. Why it matters: Several races could shape Illinois' political leadership for the next four years. Not sure where you vote?

The history of the United States is deeply marked by questions of political polarization and how to best deal with it, and Illinois politics closely mirrors that division. For many Illinois voters, ...

Illinois’ representation in Washington will look vastly different this time next year — and for many years to come — all based on what voters decide today. The state’s most pivotal primary election in ...