From Capitol News Illinois: Frustrated Peoples Gas customers and utility watchdog advocates gathered in Daley Plaza on Wednesday to protest rising heat bills, chanting “Rate hike? No! Record profits? No!”

Some candidates seeking seats in the Illinois House of Representatives in Districts 70 and 76 raised more campaign dollars than others, according to new spending records recently released by the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Diane Harris, a Joliet Junior College trustee, will be on the statewide ballot as Republican candidate for secretary of state.

As McHenry County continues to digest the results – many still unofficial – of this year’s primary election, here are some oddities that flew under the radar this week.

Voter turnout for the March 2026 primary election was down from 2024 in both Whiteside and Lee counties.

From Capitol News Illinois: Margaret Croke will advance to the November election and face Republican Bryan Drew of Marion in the first open election for the comptroller’s office since 2016

The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office fielded nine complaints related to Election Day behavior, ranging from reported electioneering near polling places to alleged campaign sign violations.

From Capitol News Illinois: A proposed bill bearing the name of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson would require high schools to offer a voter registration opportunity for all eligible students graduating from Illinois high schools.

At least three new members are poised to join the McHenry County Board later this year after two incumbents are trailing in their reelection bids in the Republican primary election.

Unofficial final numbers show voters in Yorkville school district rejected the $275 million bond proposal by a two-to-one margin.

Sublette Fire Protection District voters on a 143-90 vote Tuesday approved a ballot measure to bring in more tax revenue to cover ambulance service costs.

According to data reported by the DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 7,309 residents voted Democrat compared to 5,184 Republican voters in Tuesday's primary election.

Hinckley voters supported a property tax rate increase request by the Hinckley Fire Protection District on Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. The funds are expected to aid staffing, training, new gear and capital improvement projects.

Turnout was significantly higher in Will County than in the 2024 March primary. Some precincts saw more than 30% voter turnout.

After Geneva's apparent $59.4 million referendum failure Tuesday for a new police facility, Mayor Kevin Burns said he vows to keep trying, as the department's needs are acute.

Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow said the case attempting to remove a Joliet City Council member from elected office was not a "vindictive attack" nor an example of his office attacking minority candidates based on race.

Two McHenry County Board members appear to be headed toward defeat in the Republican primary Tuesday.

Voters in McHenry, Ogle, Lee, Grundy and many other counties are weighing in on whether they think Illinois should opt into a voucher-style federal scholarship program that would give donors a tax credit.

With votes still being tallied, it’s looking like residents are saying no to the $275 million bond referendum from Yorkville School District 115 for new and expanded facilities.

Votes on Tuesday show Will County Sheriff’s Deputy Patrick Jones maintained his lead in the Democratic primary for Will County sheriff.

Voters in the primary picked two county board members in their party from each district to run in the general election in November.

Unofficial vote totals Tuesday night indicate 57% of the more than 27,000 ballots cast selected Dillan Vancil of Gladstone over Julie Bickelhaupt of Mount Carroll.

Carmen Maurella III, gets 64% of vote in Republican primary contest Will County treasurer.

Two-thirds of the seats on the DuPage County Board will be on the ballot in November, and some turnover is guaranteed

Illinois state Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, is on track to retain her 89th District seat, with unofficial results indicating a solid primary election win over challenger Victoria Onorato of Byron

Thirteen seats on the Kane County Board will be up for election in November. On Tuesday, Democrats and Republicans selected their nominees for six of those seats. Here are unofficial results:

With all precincts reported, Democratic candidate Brenda Rodgers is likely to win her party’s nomination for Kane County Clerk. The winner of the March 17 primary election will go on to challenge incumbent Republican John “Jack” Cunningham, who ran unopposed.

With all precincts reported, Democrat Penny Wegman is likely to win the party’s nomination for Kane County Treasurer to challenge incumbent Republican Chris Lauzen in November, if unofficial results hold.

“I’m super excited,” Wittig said. “We had a lot of people put in a lot of hard work and the vote turned out in our favor.”

In the primary races for Kane County Sheriff, Rob Russell is leading for the GOP nomination while Undersheriff Amy Johnson leads for the Democratic nomination according to unofficial results Tuesday night.

In a crowded race for retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s Senate seat, Republican Don Tracy has secured the GOP nomination in Tuesday’s primary, according to unofficial election results. Check back for updates

Darren Bailey has won the Republican nomination for governor in Tuesday’s primary election, setting up a familiar face-off with Democrat JB Pritzker in the race for the governor’s office in November, according to unofficial election results.

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, edging out two sitting members of the U.S. House. in a race that will see her facing Republican Don Tracy in November.

Polls have closed on Election Day in Kane County. Voters on Tuesday picked their preferred candidates in partisan races, the winners expected to go on to the November general election. Here's what we're watching tonight:

A longtime Democrat on the DuPage County forest preserve board was fending off a pair of primary challengers Tuesday

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove was among the members of the Chicago-area congressional delegation who scored primary victories Tuesday

Voters turned out in a steady stream for Tuesday's primary election.

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for McHenry County. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

Here are Ogle County’s March 2026 election results, including a referendum asking voters if Illinois should opt into a voucher-style federal scholarship program that would give donors a tax credit

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for Whiteside, Lee, Carroll and Ogle counties. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for Grundy County. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for DuPage County. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for Kendall County. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for DeKalb County. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for Will County. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for Kane County. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for Kankakee County. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

Now that polls are closed in McHenry County, voters will soon be getting their first chance to see who might be on their ballot in November.

Election night is finally here and Shaw Media is the place to turn throughout the night for coverage of all the races from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate to the battles for seats on the DuPage County Board.