Lauren Underwood

In the state's most closely watched race, Democratic Rep. Eric Sorensen fended off a challenge from Republican Joe McGraw in the 17th district.

Illinois Democrats in congressional races across the state are fending off challenges from Republicans. One race remained too early to call Wednesday. Among the most competitive were two involving two first-term representatives in northern Illinois. Congressman Eric Sorensen won over...

Illinois Democrats in congressional races hope to fend off challenges from Republicans fighting to keep control of the U.S. House. Among the most competitive are races for two first-term representatives in northern Illinois. Congressman Eric Sorensen is facing Republican Joe...

The closest race is expected to be 1st-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen of Moline against Republican Joe McGraw of Rockford.

House Energy-Water Appropriations Subcommittee ranking member Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in congressional history, is in a tough reelection race.

When you turn on the TV to see what’s going on in Chicago or tune in to the speeches from Gov. Tim Walz and VP Kamala Harris, look at the stage and the audience and you’ll see America.

A number of Democratic lawmakers, governors and past leaders were quick to rally behind Vice President Harris as she pursues the Democratic Party's presidential nomination following President Biden's withdrawal from the race. Shortly after dropping out of the presidential race, Biden endorsed Harris as his successor, stating it is "time to come together and beat" [...]