Election day

Peoria-area elections officials say voter turnout for this week’s elections topped typical midterm cycles.

Peoria-area elections officials say early voting and vote-by-mail numbers have been higher than typical midterms this year, but they’re not sure that will translate into an increase in overall voter turnout.

As Election Day arrives Tuesday, Peoria-area officials said they anticipate voting participation on par with typical primaries.

The mood at the LaHood Election Night Return Watch Party at Lariat Steakhouse in Peoria was celebratory Tuesday night as 18th District Rep. Darin LaHood won an expected victory in his conservative congressional district.

Election officials are preparing for an unprecedented number of poll watchers this year.

The Peoria Public Library is hosting an event to help teach the process of voting and encourage people to make their voices heard.

Election Day polling places closed at 7:00p.m. Peoria Election Commission Executive Director Tom Bride says election day has been pretty smooth. Bride…

With less than 24 hours until Election Day, gobs of money continues to flow to campaigns for the Illinois statehouse. Only a fraction of races for the…

Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois enters the crucial final week before Election Day weakened by comments about his opponent that critics are…

Illinois voters will be able to register and cast their ballot at the same time on election day, November 8th. The U.S. Court of Appeals handed down a…