McHenry County-area icumbent Statehouse members, both Republican and Democrat, were leading their respective challengers.

State Sen. Dan McConchie will hold a free veterans appreciation luncheon and expo to honor veterans and their families who live in the 26th Senate District from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2.

How would you assess the SAFE-T Act? Maria Peterson: While it is too soon to make definitive pronouncements about the success SAFE-T Act, based on the data so far, we can be somewhat optimistic

The Illinois EPA will give out grants to replace public buses will electric options to encourage environmental sustainability

How would you vote on a national abortion ban bill? And why? Jerry Evans: I would not pursue a national abortion ban, but would focus on common ground issues like taking care of pregnant mothers and expanding access to parental care.

How would you vote on a national abortion ban bill? And why? Bill Foster: I will vote against any attempt to pass a national abortion ban that would override states like Illinois that have codified reproductive rights, including being able to access safe abortion care

Five Lake County inmates housed in the McHenry County jail under an agreement signed in January are charged in a jail fight.

Rep. Bill Foster, other leaders in the community touch on opioid addiction and what they're doing to combat it

Democratic voters in Illinois’ 11th congressional district chose between incumbent Bill Foster and challenger Qasim Rashid, both of Naperville, on Tuesday.