Projected 1st District Congressman-elect Jonathan Jackson credits father, Rev. Jesse Jackson
Jonathan Jackson is set to replace the retiring Rep. Bobby Rush.
Democrat Alexi Giannoulias projected as winner of Illinois Secretary of State race
Retiring Secretary of State Jesse White was present as Giannoulias declared victory Tuesday evening.
Rep. Chuy Garcia: ‘I will now begin serving my third term in Congress’
U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia declared victory in his race for another term in Congress Tuesday, but he is expected to announce a run for mayor later this week.
Rep. Jonathan Jackson declares victory in 1st Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Illinois) symbolically passed the torch to Jackson at a victory party Tuesday night. The actual item Rush passed along was in his words, “more symbolic than a torch” – it was an African statue symbolizing unity…
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar: GOP is now a ‘Trump party’
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar joins CBS 2’s Brad Edwards to talk about the early returns in the 2022 midterm election.
Illinois Election: Gov. JB Pritzker declares victory in re-election bid
After being projected as the winner in the Illinois governor’s race just minutes after the polls closed, Gov. JB Pritzker said he was grateful for winning a second term as a crowd of supporters chanted “four more years” at a…
Illinois Election: Pritzker projected to defeat Bailey in governor’s race
Just as polls closed in Illinois, the Associated Press projected Gov. JB Pritzker won a second term in office, defeating Republican challenger Darren Bailey.
Illinois Election: Analysis and reaction from U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin joined the stream just as the polls closed in Illinois to offer is response to early results, and an analysis of what’s ahead for Congress if Republicans win the House, as expected.
Illinois Election: Rep. Chuy Garcia’s future, concerns about Illinois GOP
Analysts Kimberley Egonmwan and Pat Brady join CBS 2’s Joe Donlon and Irika Sargent with election analysis.