After Senate primary loss, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi shifts focus to new PAC — and his political future

A source familiar with Krishnamoorthi's PAC launch said the Schaumburg Democrat will announce contributions to a slew of state and Chicago candidates, with plans to contribute $100,000 to candidates t...

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Rep. Delia Ramirez taking medical leave during August recess to recover from surgical procedure

The Chicago Democrat said she was disclosing the medical matter, "acknowledging the American people's growing distrust in our public officials." Ramirez's disclosure comes as U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell...

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Ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot bashed during Todd Blanche confirmation hearing that featured no Boutros questions

There were no references to apparent prosecutorial misconduct within the U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago, which has led to the dismissal of high-profile cases and to more than 100 former federal pro...

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Ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot bashed during Todd Blanche confirmation hearing that featured no Boutros questions

There were no references to apparent prosecutorial misconduct within the U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago, which has led to the dismissal of high-profile cases and to more than 100 former federal pro...

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Chicago’s top federal prosecutor acknowledges contact with grand jurors ahead of ‘Broadview Six’ indictment

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros released the unorthodox five-page report just hours after Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth called for his resignation over the handling of the tainted Broadview prose...

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Durbin, Duckworth want Chicago's top federal prosecutor to resign over botched 'Broadview Six' case

The call from Illinois’ Democratic senators comes nearly two weeks after the case against a group of Operation Midway Blitz protesters collapsed amid claims of misconduct by U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutr...

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Juliana Stratton joins calls for Chicago's top federal prosecutor to step down amid 'Broadview Six' fallout

Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who worked as a federal prosecutor, stopped short of pushing for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros’ ouster, but she called his actions “shameful” and a “low point in the histor...

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‘Congratulations,’ judge says while dropping conspiracy charge against remaining Broadview 6 ICE protesters

Defense attorneys continued to raise concerns about the grand jury proceedings that led to the indictment while demanding copies of the transcripts.

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Longtime aide to Rep. Danny Davis charged with COVID-19 unemployment fraud

Gerard Moorer was employed by the federal government as an aide to Davis at the time of his application and certifications.

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Federal prosecutors to drop conspiracy charge against remaining 'Broadview Six' ICE protesters

Former congressional candidate Kat Abughezaleh is among the four who still face charges.

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Gov. Pritzker bans state workers from using insider information on prediction market apps like Kalshi

Users on apps like Kalshi and Polymarket are betting on everything from the results of elections to economic decisions and war outcomes — even what words President Donald Trump will say in speeches. T...

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Lawmakers sweeten pot to keep Bears in Illinois, with stadium bill linked to statewide property tax relief

The Bears continue to weigh whether to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights or Northwest Indiana. A new property tax relief element to a measure that would allow the Bears to renegotiate their pro...

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ICE says 81% arrested in Operation Midway Blitz had no convictions, falsely asserts no citizens arrested

Todd Lyons, who on Thursday resigned from his position as acting director of ICE, also claimed in the letter to the Illinois congressional delegation that no U.S. citizens were arrested by federal imm...

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ICE says 81% arrested in Operation Midway Blitz had no convictions, falsely asserts no citizens arrested

Todd Lyons, who on Thursday resigned from his position as acting director of ICE, also claimed in the letter to the Illinois congressional delegation that no U.S. citizens were arrested by federal imm...

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Marimar Martinez, Chicago woman shot 5 times by federal agent, to testify at Washington hearing

The April 22 Homeland Security Committee hearing will mark the first official testimony for Martinez, who continues to ask for accountability for her shooting.

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Rahm Emanuel proposes betting and prediction markets tax, defends CPS reforms as he mulls presidential bid

In TV appearances, podcasts and op-eds, the former mayor is spreading the message that Democrats need a big change and a new agenda to win back the White House.

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Pope Leo brushes off Trump attack as a Chicago Catholic leader says president is 'waking up a sleeping giant'

Rev. Michael Pfleger, Gov. JB Pritzker and GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey are among those speaking out about Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV.

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DNC condemns dark money influence but avoids taking stance on AIPAC

Democrats punted on taking a position on the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's influence on Democratic primaries — instead opting to support a blanket resolution condemning dark money. AIPAC spent nearly $14 million on Illinois primary races.

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Ceasefire brings little relief from 'psychological warfare' for Iranian Americans in Chicago

The U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement about 90 minutes before President Donald Trump's self-imposed deadline in which he had threatened that a "whole civilization will die tonight."

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Pritzker wants 25th Amendment invoked to remove President Trump from office over Iran threats

Pritzker joins an unlikely alliance of conservatives calling for the president's removal, including former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former MAGA ally and conservative radio host Alex Jones, co...

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With Bears in mind, Sanders bill would offer up sports teams to city before 'billionaire owners' try to move

The Home Team Act would require an owner to announce that it wants to relocate a year prior, giving the community a chance to buy at "fair market value." Texas U.S. Rep. Greg Casar called it a "keep-t...

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Juliana Stratton’s strong suburban and downstate numbers helped fuel her Senate primary victory

Stratton's results in downstate Illinois reflected a much broader coalition than people expected — and served as a testament of Gov. JB Pritzker’s popularity among Democrats in the state.

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Super PAC scorecard -- how outside spending groups fared in efforts to influence Illinois primary voters

An unprecedented influx of special interest money into primary races led to mixed results for big industries on election night.

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Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate: Live Updates

In other closely watched races, Daniel Biss won the Democratic primary for 9th Congressional District and longtime Cook County assessor Fritz Kaegi will soon be out after losing to Pat Hynes.

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Election Day in Illinois: Live updates

The race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is the highest-profile race this primary. Polls close at 7 p.m.

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Crowded field of 15 Democrats jockey to succeed U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky

Kat Abughazaleh, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss and State Sen. Laura Fine, D-Glenview, are the fundraising leaders in the 9th District Congressional race for a seat that hasn’t been open since 1999.

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Jesse Jackson family disputes posthumous Juliana Stratton endorsement in Senate primary

Stratton's campaign on Saturday released a brief statement that said the Jackson family had announced Jackson Sr. "had personally endorsed" Stratton before his passing in February.

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