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President Donald Trump is urging lawmakers to pass a voter ID bill that has caught heat in the past for provisions that several voting rights groups warn could lead to voter disenfranchisement, ...

Ahead of the midterm elections, Republicans are again pushing for legislation that requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to vote. The Trump-backed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or ...

After a neck-and-neck race, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford defeated New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye for the 2026 NFL MVP award. Both Stafford and Maye had excellent seasons, ...

Voting by mail has exploded in popularity in Illinois in recent years, and applications are now open to submit ballots for the 2026 primary election. There are a series of deadlines to apply to ...

Bill Belichick’s snub has inspired greater scrutiny of the Hall’s system, which has produced a backlog of talent left on the outside looking in. On Thursday, Bill Belichick will know the names of the ...

This summary was written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. Capitol News Illinois has launched its revamped 2026 Election Guide to coincide with the opening of early voting ...

Early voting for the Illinois Primary Election begins on February 5 in Sangamon County. The Primary Election Day is March 17, which will decide the candidates for the November General Election. Voters ...

A wide array of election experts say President Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to “nationalize the voting” is an alarming and potentially dangerous escalation of his continued efforts to transform ...

Bill Belichick obviously should not have to wait in line to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but at least he has company. Bill Walsh was not elected on the first ballot. Bill Parcells waited ...

A practical guide for expanding your circle, with advice from sociable people. By Laura Regensdorf Laura Regensdorf lives in Brooklyn with her hound mix, Pina, who has turned out to be a great ...