Illinois Democrats kicked off the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with energetic speeches from Gov. JB Pritzker and other top leaders Monday morning.

ILLINOIS (WAND) - State Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) has been named the new chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois. 

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - While the United States starts a new chapter of history, Kamala Harris makes history of her own.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Among protests and demands for racial justice, there is also a call to remove historical figures.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - House Speaker Micheal Madigan is asking for the removal of several statues and a portrait at the Illinois State Capitol.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - An Illinois political tradition was pushed back because of the novel coronavirus. Cheesecake day, an annual treat o…

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Democratic 2020 presidential race is believed to be the largest and most competitive of its time.

NATIONAL – Candidates are back on the campaign trail after yesterday’s Super Tuesday primaries.