WCBU's coverage of the candidates and issues on the ballot in the Nov. 8, 2022, general election.
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DEBATES
WCBU is planning or part of several debates and candidate forums ahead of the election. Check back as new dates are announced.
- Sept. 27: 91st Illinois House District | Recap | Video
- Oct. 3: 17th Congressional District
- Oct. 6: Governor's race
FIND MY DISTRICT
Illinois recently went through a post-census redistricting, meaning you may live in a new legislative or congressional district.
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Support for WCBU comes from
17th Congressional District
- Rep. Eric Sorensen: DOGE has ‘no validity’ to enforce budget cuts
- Sorensen's win on Tuesday likely strengthens his grip on IL-17 seat going forward
- Democrat Eric Sorensen wins 2nd term in 17th Congressional District
- Sharp contrasts on immigration and reproductive rights in 17th Congressional District race
- GOP candidate McGraw named a ‘young gun’ while Rep. Sorensen shows fundraising lead
Statehouse
- Illinois pushes to preserve historical sites tied to the Underground Railroad
- Bill extends press protections to university-based public media
- State lawmakers react warmly to Peoria's pitch for middle class housing help, but budget realities could complicate things
- Sharon Chung defeats Desi Anderson; fellow incumbents win in Illinois House
- Democratic Sen. Koehler headed to 6th term after defeating GOP challenger Owens
Other Election Coverage
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The Peoria Public Library is hosting an event to help teach the process of voting and encourage people to make their voices heard. -
In the fast-paced televised debate ahead of the November election, the governor and state senator traded barbs while ducking questions. -
Republican candidate Esther Joy King and Democratic nominee Eric Sorensen are vying for the open seat held by retiring Democratic U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos. -
Illinois House candidates Sharon Chung and Scott Preston outlined differences on taxes, the budget and criminal justice during a debate Tuesday evening at Illinois State University. -
A proposed Workers’ Rights Amendment to the state constitution would guarantee Illinois workers the “fundamental right” to collectively bargain for agreements on wages, hours and working conditions. If passed, Illinois would be among just a handful of states that guarantee the right to collective bargaining. -
Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey vowed to stand by the outcome of the upcoming general election Tuesday, after telling a group of supporters in Peoria he wants to lower taxes, improve public education, and take a tough stance against crime. -
Illinois State University in Normal will host the first debate between Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey. -
An array of issues, ranging from biofuels and renewable energy to livestock protection and trade agreements, faced Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi during Wednesday’s Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable candidates forum. -
Democratic incumbent Dave Koehler of Peoria has held the seat since 2006, while Republican challenger Desi Anderson of Carlock is seeking elected office for the first time. -
A little over 18% of registered Peoria County voters participated in Tuesday’s primary election, according to Election Commission executive director Thomas Bride.
