Illinois Election 2024 Recap: Why the race was closer than expected

Illinois voted for the Democratic presidential candidate for the ninth straight election, but with a narrower margin—Kamala Harris securing 53% to Trump's 45%. The state's GOP sees a shift as voters express frustration with long-standing Democratic control. Meanwhile, Democrats held onto veto-proof majorities, and Eileen O’Neill Burke emphasized gun reform and juvenile justice as key priorities after her decisive local victory. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connect with NBC 5 Chicago Online Visit NBC Chicago Website : https://www.nbcchicago.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbcchicago/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcchicago/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcchicago X: https://twitter.com/nbcchicago