Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government
With hard-fought yet thin majorities, Republican leaders are envisioning a mandate to upend the federal government and swiftly implement Trump’s vision for the country.
On the eve of a Trump administration, Sen. Durbin says he will work to protect Social Security & Medicare
Speaking on Friday at Willard Airport near Champaign, the Springfield Democrat said he accepted “the verdict of democracy” with former President Donald Trump’s victory.
Disappointed Mahomet parents hope school board keeps trying after failure of bond referendum
MAHOMET – Mahomet voters defeated the school district’s latest attempt to pay for a new elementary and junior high, according to unofficial election results from Champaign County.
‘Political comeback for the ages’: Illinois GOP, Democratic politicians react to Trump’s victory
As the nation adjusts to the idea of another Trump presidency, prominent politicians from Illinois are also reacting to the election results. With a win in the key swing states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. Governor J.B. Pritzker criticized the last time Donald Trump…
VIDEO: Biden delivers remarks after Trump’s win
President Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation Thursday in what was his first appearance on camera following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris. “In a democracy, the will of the people always prevails,” he said near the beginning. Biden said he had spoken with Trump and assured him that he would direct his administration to ensure a…
Urbana voters support advisory referendum asking U.S. to end military funding for Israel
URBANA– A majority of Urbana voters backed an advisory referendum asking whether the U.S. should end its military funding for Israel. Residents petitioned to get the measure on the Cunningham Township ballot earlier this year in response to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. Based on unofficial results from the Champaign County Clerk’s office, around…
VIDEO: Vice President Kamala Harris addresses nation after defeat
Democrat Kamala Harris urged unity in a concession speech at Howard University following her defeat to Republican Donald Trump. The election results prompted foreign leaders and President Joe Biden to congratulate Trump and left Democrats downtrodden after the former president scored victories in swing states. Trump’s victory was felt down ballot, with the GOP reclaiming…
Early results show Democrats likely to maintain supermajorities in Illinois General Assembly
Sorensen holds on to 17th congressional seat as Trump outperforms past 2 elections Preliminary, unofficial election results show no seats in the state House or Senate have changed party hands, although a few races remained too close to call according to the Associated Press. That means Democrats will maintain supermajorities in each chamber of the…
AP Race Call: Democrat Nikki Budzinski wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois’ 13th Congressional District
Budzinski, 47, was seeking a second term in the narrow, Democrat-leaning district that cuts through central Illinois from the St. Louis area to Champaign.
Eric Sorensen defeats Joe McGraw in Illinois’ crucial 17th Congressional District election
Incumbent Sorensen of Moline claimed victory over a former Rockford judge for a seat that extends west to the Quad Cities and then downstate to Peoria and Bloomington. Eric Sorensen, a Democrat from Moline, retained his seat in Illinois’ most-watched congressional race — a battle with former judge Joe McGraw for the 17th District…
Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
The victory marks an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, faced dozens of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
Mahomet voters reject bond proposal for new middle and elementary schools
On Tuesday, voters in the Mahomet-Seymour area decided they did not want to pay for new elementary and junior high school buildings. According to unofficial Champaign County election results, 54 percent of those who voted were against the referendum.
Danos re-elected as Champaign County auditor, voters reject referendum to eliminate auditor’s office
Democrat incumbent George Danos has won reelection in the Champaign County auditor’s race, defeating Republican challenger Alan Anderson, 54-to-46 with 100% of precincts counted. This year’s ballot also included a referendum to eliminate the elected Champaign County auditor’s office. Voters rejected that proposal 60-to-40.
Champaign County voting issues have been resolved. Polls will close at 7 p.m.
Lines at polling locations across Champaign County began moving again Tuesday morning, after a systemwide issue caused difficulties earlier in the day.