Election Day
Urlacher Brother Wins Race For Mettawa Mayor
Brian Urlacher might still be looking for a new job, but his younger brother just found one.
Lists Detailing Voter History Mailed To Residents Of South Suburb
On election day, CBS 2’s Mai Martinez found some voters in Frankfort, IL who say someone is trying to shame them into voting.
Mother, Son Square Off In South Suburban Mayoral Election
There are not a lot of big names getting voters excited but the race for mayor in south suburban Dixmoor has an interesting twist worth noting.
Letter Sent To South Suburban Residents Reveals Non-Voters
A letter that went out to some people in the southwest suburbs ahead of today’s elections has sparked outrage from local residents and officials.
Fire Closes Chicago Heights Polling Station
A polling place in Lincoln Heights was forced to close because of a nearby fire, according to a release from the Cook County Clerk’s office.
Jackson: Black Voters Deserve A Return On Election ‘Investment’
The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Saturday said that President Obama’s reelection was “a great victory,” but that it would be incomplete with a reconstruction of urban America and an investment in the communities where the blacks who voted overwhelmingly for the president live.
Election Day 2012: Constant Coverage
Election Day 2012 coverage updated continuously throughout the day and night.
Opinion: Ten Reasons Mitt Romney Lost The Election
Today, Republicans feel a combination of confusion, disbelief, and anger as to how a slim majority of Americans can possibly want four more years of the Obama administration in the White House. To many, it seems inconceivable that people want to take a chance on more of the same.
Opinion: On Election Day Romney Keeping His Mind On The Business-At-Hand
Obama plays basketball and Romney campaigns on Election Day
2 Election Judges Removed For Being Drunk, Another For Being Disruptive
A few election judges in Chicago had to be removed from their polling places today.
Opinion: Ballots Full Of Women
While Mitt Romney talks about binders full of women, Democrats have ballots full of women.
Opinion: Obama’s Biggest Failure Has Been On Race Relations
Unfortunately, political poll after political poll reveals that the presidential election of 2012 has much to do – in fact, more to do – with the race of the presidential candidate than most anything else.
Heavy Voter Turnout Expected In Chicago Area Tomorrow
Tomorrow’s voter turnout in and around Chicago might not be a record, but officials expect it will be substantial.
Opinion: On Election Eve Major Concerns About Disenfranchisement
From Florida and Ohio early vote disasters with long lines to power outages in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York there are doubts that some people will have the opportunity to participate in this election.
President Obama Spends Election Day In Chicago
President Obama has arrived in Chicago, to once again spend Election Day in his hometown.
Opinion: President Obama Says Vote For Revenge
On Friday, President Barack Obama told his supporters at a campaign rally – inside a public high school, no less – to vote for revenge!
Opinion: Obamacare Should Win It For Mitt Romney
If you’re still looking for a reason to decide on which candidate to vote for, think about Obamacare and the fact that one report after another clearly shows that it’s going to cost the nation much, much more than originally stated by President Obama and his administration.
Time Running Out To Vote Early
Election Day is just four days away, and you’re running out of time if you want to vote early.
Chicago Voter Turnout Predicted To Surpass 2008
Chicago Board of Elections Chairman Langdon Neal said Thursday that voter turnout on Election Day might be heavier than the 74 percent recorded in 2008.
Senate Dems Fear Possible Voter Suppression On Election Day
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) and other Democrats were sounding the alarm Thursday about what they said might be potential voter suppression in this state.



