Polls have just closed in Illinois, and if the networks don't call the state Mitt Romney in a hurry, then something very strange indeed is afoot. So we aren't planning to liveblog the presidential race, but we will be covering the downballot congressional primaries over at Daily Kos Elections. So come join us there to get your election night fix!

Results: AP | CNN | Google

5:02 PM PT: Backing out the first batch of exit polls, we get Romney 45, Santorum 35, Gingrich 12, and Paul 8.

5:29 PM PT (Barbara Morrill):

Romney doing well in Chicago. Cubs fans used to rooting for an eventual loser.
— @pourmecoffee via TweetDeck

5:35 PM PT (Barbara Morrill):

Fox projects Romney as the winner
— @samsteinhp via TweetDeck

5:43 PM PT: CNN is calling the race for Romney.

5:45 PM PT: For those of you interested in the congressional races, join us over at Daily Kos Elections for our liveblog.