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Elections news

Stories from 5AM Evanston’s editions, and every report from Evanston’s newsrooms.

Elections from local newsrooms

From FOX Illinois, CBS Chicago and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. FOX Illinois1 hour ago

    DOJ to monitor elections in all 50 states for first time, 6 Illinois jurisdictions included

    (WICS/WRSP) - For the first time ever, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has sent around 1,000 election monitors to all 50 states.

  2. CBS Chicago2 hours ago

    Voting underway at Loop Supersite

    Darius Johnson reports live from the Loop Supersite. Lines are under 30 minutes, and Darius said voting takes around 10 minutes once inside.

  3. NBC 5 Chicago2 hours ago

    Illinois judge retention recommendations: How to check the judges on your ballot before you vote

    Each year, the Illinois State Bar Association gives both recommendations and takes polls on judicial candidates.

  4. NBC 5 Chicago2 hours ago

    Can you use your phone while voting this Election Day? What's allowed and what's not

    Using your phone is allowed when you're voting on Election Day in Illinois, but it depends on what you're doing with it.

  5. FOX 32 Chicago2 hours ago

    Chicago first-time voter weighs in on top issues on Election Day

    A first-time voter in Chicago says immigration is one of her most important issues for the 2026 midterms.

  6. WGN-TV3 hours ago

    Voters across Chicagoland head to the polls

    CHICAGO — Voters across Chicagoland are headed to the polls on Tuesday. The polls opened at 6 a.m., and lines were already forming outside several polling places as voters sought to cast their ballots. In Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, several key House and Senate races are up for grabs. Additionally, Governor JB Pritzker is running to earn a

  7. CBS Chicago3 hours ago

    Illinois election results: Chicago elects its first school board president

    For the first time after the 2026 midterm election, Chicago will have a fully elected school board and school board president.

  8. NBC 5 Chicago3 hours ago

    2026 Illinois election: See who's on your ballot with our sample ballot tool

    Polls are now open in Illinois for the 2026 midterm election, with a number of majors races on the ballot.

  9. CBS Chicago4 hours ago

    Illinois 9th District voters choose between Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, Arlington Heights pastor John Elleson

    Illinois voters in the 9th District are choosing between Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss and Arlington Heights pastor John Elleson to replace longtime Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Congress.

  10. FOX 32 Chicago4 hours ago

    Chicago Election Day: Polling hours, voting options and key races

    Chicago voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place, an early voting location or a universal vote center until 7 p.m., with a historic elected school board and statewide races on the ballot.

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Evanston’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Election DayVoting today? Polls in Illinois are open from 6 a.m.

    Voting today? Polls in Illinois are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: ABC7 Chicago

  • Early votingCook County Clerk Monica Gordon said early voting numbers were 30% above 2022's as of her Monday interview with WGN Radio.

    Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon said early voting numbers were 30% above 2022's as of her Monday interview with WGN Radio.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WGN Radio