Illinois Democrats look to defend congressional seats across the state

Illinois Democrats in congressional races hope to fend off challenges from Republicans fighting to keep control of the U.S. House. Among the most competitive are races for two first-term representatives in northern Illinois. Congressman Eric Sorensen is facing Republican Joe McGraw, while Rep. Nikki Budzinski faces a challenge from first-time Republican candidate Joshua Loyd. To boost turnout, Democrats have put three non-binding advisory questions on the ballot. They cover topics including property tax relief, insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization and election worker interference.