2026 election

Beginning Oct. 1, states will be responsible for 75% of the administrative cost of operating SNAP, up from the previous 50% share. Illinois budget officials estimate that change will cost the state approximately $80 million more each year. #snap #foodstamps

The endorsement follows Bailey’s recent appearance at a Republican National Convention event in Dallas, where he was photographed in the “President’s Box” alongside other Republican officials and supporters. #donaldtrump #endorsement #darrenbailey

The governor suggests AI companies and “big tech” should be disallowed from lobbying against regulations, have congressional hearings on AI safety and for the federal government to implement a coordinated plan to safely continue forward. #ai #jbpritzker #centersquare

“Early Voting provides Will County voters with a convenient and flexible opportunity to cast their ballot before Election Day,” Parker said. “I encourage all eligible voters to make a plan to vote and take advantage of the many options available throughout Will County.” #earlyvoting #willcounty #election

Schofield brings more than 20 years of experience in state and local government, according to the campaign. She currently serves as president of the McHenry County Mental Health Board and as a vice chair of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. #equality #independent

At the rally, Del Mar criticized Illinois' abortion policies and Gov. JB Pritzker, saying the governor was "willing to murder millions of babies." #abortion #gop #aarondelmar

"We had an opportunity to save America in 2008. Remember, remember Barack Obama. That was our chance to save America. We didn't get it then," Del Mar said during the rally. #aarondelmar #democrats #obama

Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey said in a social media post it was wrong for the president to mock the pope and to post an image of himself appearing to be like Jesus Christ. #trump #pope #centersquare

The conflict has reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least six U.S. service members, according to Peters’ campaign statement. #politics #iran #race

Pierce framed the strike as consistent with an “America First” approach to foreign policy, arguing that decisive action was required to preserve stability in the region. #trump #iran #politics