Marcus Gilmer

Two City Hall decisions, eight years apart, proved to be more prudent than they were originally given credit for.

While other states saw turnout surge, Illinois' hardy Democratic firewall likely influenced some voters' decision to stay home.

Durbin saved from hard choice on leadership roles

Plus: Chicago’s official midterm voter turnout and a former City Council member makes an endorsement for her old seat.

Plus: A big picture look at next year’s municipal ballot and the Boring Company’s trail of projects that fizzled out.

Plus: A big picture look at next year's municipal ballot and the Boring Company's trail of projects that fizzled out.

“It shouldn’t be this hard for people to see who is paying to influence them or to get officials elected," says one campaign-watcher. Plus: SAFE-T Act action, Bally's next public hearing, and more.

“It shouldn’t be this hard for people to see who is paying to influence them or to get officials elected,” says one campaign-watcher. Plus: SAFE-T Act action, Bally’s next public hearing, and more.

Meanwhile, Tom Tunney signals he won’t be one of those opponents. And Jim Durkin shares some parting shots with his fellow Republicans.

Welcome to Election Day 2022 in Illinois. Follow our updates here for the latest news and analysis as today's action unfolds.