The question in the case was not a mail-in ballot rule itself but whether political candidates have the right to challenge the rules governing the vote count in their election.

The Supreme Court revived a legal challenge by Republican lawmakers to an Illinois election law that allows ballots received after Election Day to be counted.

The general election will take place Nov. 3. Here are some of the races residents from the Rockford region should keep an eye on. Illinois Governor Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is seeking re-election to a third term even as rumors of a potential run for president in 2028 continue to swirl.

In a case related to Illinois state law about the return of mail ballots, the U.S. Supreme Court says political candidates have the legal standing to challenge election policies.

In a 7–2 decision, the high court determined that Bost (R-Ill.) and the others who joined his suit have standing to sue despite lower courts concluding that they hadn’t provided evidence of

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost's lawsuit challenging Illinois' election laws can proceed because he is a candidate for office, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on.

U.S. Representative Michael Bost, a Republican from Illinois, argues political candidates’ unique interest warrants a special rule to make challenging election regulations easier.

Labor and voting rights groups are looking to prevent the Trump administration from accessing Illinois' voter data.

CHICAGO - Early voting for the 2026 primary election in Illinois will start soon, with voters having multiple opportunities to cast their ballot for several key local, state, and federal offices. While the primary election day is set for March 17, there will also be early voting via mail and in-person available weeks beforehand.