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Harris beats Adamczyk in GOP primary race for secretary of stateMar 17, 2026 7:54 pm - Unofficial returns in the Republican secretary of state primary show Diane Harris beating opponent Walter Adamczyk.
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Biss, Elleson win in 9th District primaries, will face off in NovemberMar 17, 2026 7:51 pm - Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss has won the Democratic Party’s primary for the 9th Congressional District seat long held by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
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Croke leading crowded field for Democratic nod in comptroller raceMar 17, 2026 7:50 pm - Margaret Croke is leading in the Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller, with Karina Villa in second, Holly Kim third and Stephanie Kifowit in last.
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Krishnamoorthi concedes, as Stratton wins Democratic Senate duelMar 17, 2026 7:48 pm - Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. over U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly. Republican Don Tracy has won his party’s nomination.
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Russell, Johnson win primaries for Kane County sheriffMar 17, 2026 7:47 pm - Former Kane County coroner Rob Russell won the Republican Party nomination for Kane County sheriff, and Undersheriff Amy Johnson became the Democratic nominee during the primary.
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Wegman gets Democratic nomination for Kane County treasurerMar 17, 2026 7:43 pm - Kane County Auditor Penny Wegman won the Democratic nomination for Kane County treasurer.
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Hynes defeats incumbent Kaegi in Cook County Assessor Democratic primaryMar 17, 2026 7:43 pm - Challenger Pat Hynes defeated incumbent Fritz Kaegi in the Democratic primary for Cook County Assessor.
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Trump, Rubio call for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis
Mar 17, 2026 7:38 pm - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged imminent action against Cuba's socialist government as his moves against the island bring the U.S.' longtime opponent deeper into crisis.
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Republicans are launching a voting bill debate that could last days or even weeks
Mar 17, 2026 7:33 pm - Republicans launched an unprecedented effort on Tuesday to hold the Senate floor and talk for days about a bill that they know won't pass — an attempt to capture public attention on legislation requiring stricter voter registration rules as President Donald Trump pressures Congress to act before November’s midterm elections.
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Flight cancellations and delays continue after US storms dump snow in the Midwest and head east
Mar 17, 2026 7:25 pm - ATLANTA — Travel disruptions continued Tuesday in the U.S. as airlines worked to recover from a powerful storm system that had already snarled flight schedules a day earl...