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fromTruthout
2 days ago

Campaign to Overturn Illinois Anti-BDS Law Picks Up Steam

Illinois is moving to repeal its anti-BDS law through HB 2723 after anti-boycott measures spread nationwide and caused major divestment impacts.
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fromChicago Tribune
5 days ago

David Greising: The mayor makes a plea for his Bears plan, but Springfield is megaprojects bill-bound

Mayor Brandon Johnson sought additional state funding and new revenue measures, including a publicly owned Bears stadium, with limited prospects before adjournment.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Dick Durbin's Likely Senate Replacement Explains Why She Won't Support Schumer as Leader

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, the Democratic primary winner for Dick Durbin's Senate seat, stated she would not support Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader, citing voter demand for fighters over status quo politicians.
#democratic-primary
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A race for a safe blue seat tests how far left Democrats want new leaders to go

Daniel Biss, Evanston's mayor, leads a crowded Democratic primary race to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois' 9th congressional district, emphasizing generational change and combining government experience with activist credentials.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Indicted Chicago-area progressive MAGA foe falls short in Illinois Democratic U.S. House primary

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss won the Illinois 9th Congressional District Democratic primary, defeating Gen-Z candidate Kat Abughazaleh in a closely watched open-seat race.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Democratic incumbent fends off progressive Army captain & trans rights ally in Illinois primary

Incumbent Rep. Nikki Budzinski defeated progressive challenger Dylan Blaha in Illinois' 13th Congressional District Democratic primary despite Blaha's strong advocacy for transgender rights.
fromThe Center Square
3 months ago

Senate Dems: 'We in Illinois need to tax'

If you live in Illinois, you pay a greater percentage of your income in taxes than almost anyone of any income stratus anywhere in the country. That's not right,
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fromAxios
5 months ago

House Democrats fail to quash internal revolt on vote to condemn Chuy Garcia

A resolution expresses disapproval of Representative García for withdrawing his reelection bid, enabling his chief of staff to be the only primary candidate.
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fromThe Verge
6 months ago

Trump administration charges influencer and congressional candidate over ICE protests

Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old Palestinian American Democratic congressional candidate in Illinois, was indicted for allegedly conspiring to impede and assault ICE officers during a protest.
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fromAxios
8 months ago

Trump's ICE targets Chicago amid objections from mayor, Illinois governor

Illinois and Chicago officials defended sanctuary policies as DHS/ICE launched an enforcement operation linked to a suspected DUI fatality involving an undocumented suspect.
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

JB Pritzker Fires Back at Trump's Threat to Arrest Runaway Texas Dems: Our State Troopers Protect Everybody'

Pritzker stated, "They're grandstanding. There literally is no federal law applicable to this situation none. They can say that they're sending FBI."
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fromSFGATE
9 months ago

5 Key Takeaways: Major Insurer's Homeowners Rate Hike a Signal of Things To Come

State Farm raises homeowners insurance rates by 27.2% in Illinois, citing climate-related losses and rising construction costs.
fromChicago Sun-Times
10 months ago

State Rep. Hoan Huynh joins crowded race to replace Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky

"My story is a story of a refugee from the rice fields to Springfield. But it's also a story that's similar to a lot of immigrants and refugees in this district."
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fromNew York Post
1 year ago
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Dick Durbin, second-ranked Senate Democrat, says he's retiring after five terms: 'It's time to pass the torch'

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fromNew York Post
1 year ago

Dick Durbin, second-ranked Senate Democrat, says he's retiring after five terms: 'It's time to pass the torch'

Senator Dick Durbin announces he will not seek re-election in 2026, focusing on passing the torch to new Democratic leaders.
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