Statehouse 2024

Central Illinois Democrats, including State Sen. Dave Koehler and State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, say the convention is an opportunity to build bridges, reach new demographics, and stoke the rank-and-file.

The chairman of the Tazewell County Republican Party says he believes President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential election helps Republican candidates.

Peoria County Democratic Party chairman Rick Fox said Biden's decision to step aside gives the party a chance to mend divisions and coalesce around a candidate.

Former mayor of Dixon Li Arellano has won the Republican primary for the 37th State Senate seat.