Executives from Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines told investors Tuesday that strong ticket sales are helping offset those higher costs, with all three carriers reporting record bookings this year.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is projected to win her Democratic nomination and a fifth term, as no Republican candidate is running.

BP will lock out workers at its Whiting refinery amid ongoing contract negotiations starting Thursday.

Donna Miller is projected to win the Democratic nomination for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District, the seat vacated by Rep. Robin Kelly.

LaShawn Ford is projected to win the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Illinois' 7th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.

Daniel Biss is projected to win the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Illinois' 9th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.

Former Congresswoman Melissa Bean, who is no stranger to the 8th Congressional District, is projected to win the Democratic nomination.

Darren Bailey is projected to win the Republican Illinois Governor nomination, setting up a rematch with Governor JB Pritzker in November.

Hynes is expected to become the next Cook County assessor, because there are no Republicans running for the position.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is projected to win the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin.