special election

Will Stevenson -- Illinois Radio Network State Senator Darin LaHood will now become the 18th District Congressman after defeating Quincy teacher Rob Mellon in yesterday's special election. Turnout in some parts of the 18th District was described as low, but lower in some parts of the district than others...

Dave Dahl --Illinois Radio Network The comptroller handles the state's checkbook, but the Illinois Democrats who want that job say it's part of the fight for what kind of society we should have, and the ongoing story of income inequality...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has called for a special election to fill the vacancy caused by former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock's resignation. Rauner's office wants a special primary election held on June 8 and a special election on July 24...

Dave Dahl -- Illinois Radio Network Illinois lawmakers were in and out of the Capitol Thursday, passing a special election bill as an all-Democrat show. The Democrats control both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly, and they will in the new General Assembly that convenes next week...

Dave Dahl -- Illinois Radio Network Illinois Republicans say Gov. Pat Quinn is not on solid ground constitutionally in seeking a special election to fill part of the upcoming term in the comptroller’s office. Republican Judy Baar Topinka passed away last week, a month after her re-election and a month before her re-inauguration...