Reflecting voter angst over President Donald Trump, Democrats scored major election victories in suburbs critical for rebuilding the state GOP.

The BriefVoters in several Cook, Will, DuPage, and other counties are deciding on local offices and key referenda.The races include village presidents, mayors, and important public policy questions, such as video gaming cafes and property taxes.

Laesch has said he wants to lower debt in the city; invest in green energy; and improve street lights, curbs and water lines.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 18 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Trump administration over an executive order President Trump signed in March

A flyer distributed on Election Day attacking one of the candidates for the District 200 Oak Park River Forest High School Board has been condemned by all of the candidates in the race as antisemitic.

The results are in for the local election that wrapped up April 1. Here are some of the highlights in Sangamon County.

Here are the results for the race for Illinois Central College trustee. Voters could choose two from four candidates.

Illinois State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich said the agency was aware of the order but that it would have no bearing on the April 1 elections. He said the agency was waiting on changes to state or federal law — which executive orders cannot make — to update guidance for local

President Trump announced his long-awaited plan for foreign tariffs. The decision has been criticized by Democrats, businesses and economists. It comes on the heels of an election this week that raised concerns for Republicans.

Incumbent Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin conceded the race to challenger Aurora Alderman John Laesch on Tuesday night.

Illinois’ consolidated elections will take place on Tuesday across the state, with a host of local races on the ballot.

Many Chicago-area residents will have an opportunity to cast ballots in a series of municipal elections this April, which could have significant day-to-day impacts.