Watch Live: 2026 Illinois Election Night coverage as results begin to pour in – NBC 5 Chicago

Watch Live: 2026 Illinois Election Night coverage as results begin to pour in  NBC 5 Chicago

As election results begin to flow in after polls close in Illinois Tuesday, where can you find live coverage of decisions and declarations? You’re watching the NBC 5 Chicago News streaming channel, which plays local Chicago news 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can find the “NBC 5 Chicago News” streaming channel on your phone or computer, and on Peacock, Samsung, Roku, Xumo or on our app, so you can watch our local news on your schedule. NBC Chicago will host an election night special beginning at 8 p.m. CT on the NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 streaming channel, YouTube and the station’s digital platforms. Anchored by NBC 5 News political reporter Mary Ann Ahern, alongside anchors Allison Rosati and Stefan Holt, the newsroom-based special will combine live field reporting, real-time results, interactive graphics and expert analysis of the biggest local, state and national races, including Illinois governor and U.S.

Senate, key congressional contests, the Wisconsin governor’s race and Michigan’s races for governor and U.S. Senate. During the special, NBC 5 News reporter Lexi Sutter will break down the balance of power in Congress, exit polling and voting trends powered by the NBC News Decision Desk and using tools by developed by NBC chief data analyst Steve Kornacki’s team. NBC 5’s Marion Brooks will track local congressional