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Police investigate shooting at gas station in Dolton, Illinois

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Long voting lines continue at Loop, Wicker Park polling sites

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Candidates aim to fill seats of outgoing Illinois Congress members

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Senate races across country could determine the balance of power

What are some of the key races in the 2026 midterm election?

What are some of the key races in the 2026 midterm election?

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Melissa Bean and Jennifer Davis vying for Illinois' 8th Congressional District

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Indiana Congressman Frank Mrvan facing Republican Barb Regnitz in bid for 4th term

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Stratton, Tracy face off for U.S. Senate on Election Day

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Pope Leo’s mail-in ballot received, Will County Clerk says

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More than 1,000 poll monitors dispatched across country, including Illinois and NW Indiana

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Daniel Biss and John Elleson compete to replace Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois' 9th District

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La Shawn Ford and Chad Koppie face off in bid for Illinois 7th Congressional District

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Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez, and Victor Henderson face off for Chicago school board president

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Man dies after being set on fire on NW Side, prompts homicide investigation

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Woman fatally shot at Walmart in Hammond, Ind., identified

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Escaped Tennessee inmate captured near Kansas City, authorities say

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JB Pritzker favored to win Illinois governor election in rematch against Darren Bailey

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Voters wait in long line at Loop supersite to cast their ballots

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Patty Garcia, Lupe Castillo, Chris Getty vie to replace Rep. Chuy Garcia in Illinois' 4th District

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Democrat Donna Miller facing Republican Mike Noack in race for Illinois 2nd Congressional District

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Necropsies show belugas at Shedd Aquarium died of organ damage, fat reserve and muscle loss

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