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Mary Miller seeks a third term representing Illinois' 15th District against a political newcomer in Jennifer Todd.

Democrat Christian Mitchell could become governor if Pritzker wins the White House, while Republican Aaron Del Mar, a combative former Cook County GOP chair, is Darren Bailey’s bridge to the suburbs.

Frustrated Illinois residents in 11 counties will vote on a non-binding referendum to break away from Cook County and form a new state in November.

Referendum questions about a millionaire tax, a new gunshot detection system, a permanent fairgrounds space and compensation for Midway Blitz damage round out Chicagoans' November midterm ballots. Why it matters: While these are non-binding questions, their answers can help legislators gauge public opinion and decide which laws to pursue. Zoom in: Here are some questions Cook County voters will find on their ballots, along with more localized...

Meanwhile, the latest model from CBS News show Democrats gaining a slight edge in the House of Representatives and wrestling it back from the Republicans. Lauren Victory reports.

The race in the Nov. 3 election for a seat in the Illinois Senate in District 33 is between Republican Danielle Penman and Democrat Michele Clark.