Illinois Public Media: Local And Illinois Races
The big news in Illinois tonight was the win of Tammy Duckworth for the US Senate over incumbent Mark Kirk. For Champaign County Unoffical Results From County Clerk Gordy Hulten, click here
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Voter Turnout In Illinois; GOP Symbol Origins; Neuqua Student Wins Trip To ‘Doctor Strange’ Premiere
On the 21st: We checked in with county clerks and poll observers across Illinois. Plus, we learned how the elephant became a symbol for the Republican Party and talked with a Naperville teen who was selected to attend a red-carpet event in Hollywood because of her research at Argonne National Lab.
Illinois Votes For President, Congressional, State & Local Offices
Election Day, November 8th is finally here, and the polls are open in Illinois from 6 A-M until 7 P-M. Even if you're not registered to vote, you can now do that on Election Day in Illinois --- although voters in smaller counties without electronic vote tallying will have to go to their main election office to do so.
Political Fact-Checking 2016 Elections; Illinois’ Biggest Political Races
On the 21st: We answered your questions about the 2016 elections; Plus, we took one last look at the biggest political races in Illinois.
New Bus Service Launches In Rantoul
Monday, November 7th, marks the first day for the Eagle Express --- a new commuter bus route serving Rantoul. Village officials requested the service to help get workers to jobs at the town's industrial park on the west side of town.