DuPage sheriff announces run for governor A new candidate for the 2026 Illinois governor’s race has emerged. DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced Thursday that he is running for governor of ...

The Republican sheriff of DuPage County has become the first candidate to join the race for Illinois governor.

Dem Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, a leading figure in the Trump opposition, sparks 2028 speculation with news that he will ...

Though municipal and school board races in Illinois are nonpartisan, voters may see many of the same political themes that ...

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced Thursday morning that he is running for Governor of Illinois. In a lengthy Facebook post, Mendick revealed he will not be seeking a third term as sheriff ...

Mendrick made the announcement early Thursday morning via social media. He added he will not run for his third term as DuPage County sheriff next year. "We need a secure future for our state and we ...

AND SO IT BEGINS: DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick took the low-key approach to roll out his announcement that he’s running for the Republican nomination for governor in 2026. It was a message on ...

New Hampshire Democrats seeking a glimmer of hope for the future are poised to get their first visit from a potential 2028 ...

Tuesday is the February 2025 primary election for some offices in the Chicago suburbs. Here to break down some of the key races is Sun-Times reporter Violet Miller.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker made waves during his State of the State Address last week in a few ways, arguably one of the ...