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Illinois congressional candidates weigh in on voters' top issues in the 2026 midterm election

Voters say their top issues going into the 2026 midterm election are immigration, President Trump’s policies, and affordability.

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Man accused of cross-country killings of coworker, parents arrested in Chicago

Man accused of cross-country killings of coworker, parents arrested in Chicago

American Airlines plane blows tire after landing O'Hare Airport

American Airlines plane blows tire after landing O'Hare Airport

3 things learned at Halas Hall: Injury updates ahead of Bears-Patriots game

3 things learned at Halas Hall: Injury updates ahead of Bears-Patriots game

North Central College to change name to North Central University Naperville

North Central College to change name to North Central University Naperville

UIC report puts $1 billion price tag on recidivism in North Lawndale

UIC report puts $1 billion price tag on recidivism in North Lawndale

Lawsuit details alleged rape of woman at UChicago frat house in February

Lawsuit details alleged rape of woman at UChicago frat house in February

Japan launched Martian moon mission with unmanned spacecraft heading toward “Phobos”

Japan launched Martian moon mission with unmanned spacecraft heading toward “Phobos”

Clear, with fog developing lakeside Tuesday night

Clear, with fog developing lakeside Tuesday night

Target, Amazon, Macy’s among companies hiring for seasonal workers

Target, Amazon, Macy’s among companies hiring for seasonal workers

Race for Congress: La Shawn Ford vs Chad Koppie in Illinois' 7th District

Race for Congress: La Shawn Ford vs Chad Koppie in Illinois' 7th District

Aurora drug bust leads to seizure of cocaine, cannabis, cash

Aurora drug bust leads to seizure of cocaine, cannabis, cash

More Americans choosing to stay home for holidays due to rising travel costs

More Americans choosing to stay home for holidays due to rising travel costs

Researcher discovers protein that could help treat people with diabetes

Researcher discovers protein that could help treat people with diabetes

Walmart, Sam’s Clubs offer joint membership. Here’s what it will include

Walmart, Sam’s Clubs offer joint membership. Here’s what it will include

Midway closes 1 of 4 runways for repairs; experts say plan for delays

Midway closes 1 of 4 runways for repairs; experts say plan for delays

Full interview with Chad Koppie, candidate for Illinois' 7th Congressional District

Full interview with Chad Koppie, candidate for Illinois' 7th Congressional District

Full interview with La Shawn Ford, candidate for Illinois' 7th Congressional District

Full interview with La Shawn Ford, candidate for Illinois' 7th Congressional District

Amazon hiring 300,000 seasonal workers for holidays

Amazon hiring 300,000 seasonal workers for holidays

USPS advising mail-in voters to send ballots at least week before Election

USPS advising mail-in voters to send ballots at least week before Election

24 Illinois schools awarded Governor’s Blue Ribbon for excellence

24 Illinois schools awarded Governor’s Blue Ribbon for excellence

Rapper Jay-Z chooses himself as Super Bowl LXI half-time show performer

Rapper Jay-Z chooses himself as Super Bowl LXI half-time show performer

Trump continues to rally for GOP candidates in battleground states as midterms approaches

Trump continues to rally for GOP candidates in battleground states as midterms approaches

American Airlines plane blows tire landing at O'Hare International Airport

American Airlines plane blows tire landing at O'Hare International Airport

Americans warned to steer clear of violent protests and riots in France

Americans warned to steer clear of violent protests and riots in France

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