Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Pritzker scores big: Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary in test of governor’s clout
Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton of Illinois is now a giant step closer to becoming only the fifth Black woman elected to the Senate in the nation's history.Stratton on Tuesday topped Reps. Raja K...
Mar 17, 2026
Establishment Democrats fend off far-left influencer in primary to succeed Rep Jan Schakowsky
Far-left social media influencer and former Media Matters journalist Kat Abughazaleh has lost her bid to replace a longtime House Democrat in Illinois.Abughazaleh was one of 15 people running in a cro...
Mar 17, 2026
Former congresswoman wins primary to take back former suburban Chicago seat
Melissa Bean, the former congresswoman who represented Illinois' 8th Congressional District more than a decade ago, has won Tuesday's primary election to retake the seat from retiring Rep. Raja Krishn...
Mar 17, 2026
Democrat Patty García gains party’s nomination after controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent
Democrat Patty Garca secured her party's nomination for Illinois' 4th Congressional District after a controversial last-minute decision by her former boss, incumbent Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, not to see...
Mar 17, 2026
Illinois Republicans select Don Tracy in primary elections for Sen. Durbin's seat
Illinois Republicans on Tuesday selected Don Tracy as their nominee for the open U.S. Senate seat created by Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement, sending them into a general election race in a state Democra...
Mar 17, 2026
As 2028 buzz builds, Pritzker draws Republican challenger in showdown for Illinois governor
As Gov. JB Pritzker aims to make history as the first Democrat to win three terms as Illinois governor, the potential 2028 presidential contender now knows which Republican challenger he'll face off a...
Mar 17, 2026
Pittsburgh police officers accused of ignoring ICE agents’ struggle with suspect
Pittsburgh police officers did not intervene as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents struggled to detain a suspect near a police station, and claims circulated that officers were told to stand d...
Mar 17, 2026
Cesar Chavez Day canceled by unions after 'troubling' sexual allegations against civil rights leader
Celebrations for what would have been civil rights activist Cesar Chavez's 99th birthday are being canceled ahead of what's being described as "deeply troubling allegations" against the historic figur...
Mar 17, 2026
Ex-Planned Parenthood board member beats out former congressman, state senator for Dem House bid
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller beat out former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., and state Sen. Robert Peters, D-Ill., in a Democratic primary race on Tuesday evening, teeing up her bid to r...
Mar 17, 2026
Upscale shopping district rocked by alleged antisemitic beating as lawyer, 2 others charged
A California attorney is among three men now charged in a daytime assault at Santana Row, a high-end shopping and dining destination, in what authorities say is an alleged antisemitic attack after vic...
Mar 17, 2026