Illinois State Politics
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‘People are fed up’: Stratton talks about Trump strategy, impact of two women of color in the SenateMar 18, 2026 5:56 pm - Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton greeted voters Wednesday and talked about how an aggressive anti-Trump message resonated in Illinois.
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Voters settle primary contests for state House, Senate seatsMar 18, 2026 2:55 pm - Republicans and Democrats have chosen their nominees for a state Senate seat and two state House seats that represent parts of Kane, DuPage and McHenry counties.
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How AIPAC, crypto and a billionaire governor shaped the Illinois primaries
Mar 18, 2026 9:47 am - The win capped a mixed night for AIPAC and crypto, which spent heavily in Illinois’ primary elections.
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GOP candidate endorsed by retiring state Sen. Don DeWitte projected to lose in 33rd District
Mar 18, 2026 8:21 am - A candidate who was endorsed by outgoing Republican state Sen. Don DeWitte in the 33rd District primary is projected to lose the GOP primary.
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Peterson heads toward rematch with McLaughlin in NovemberMar 17, 2026 8:42 pm - Maria Peterson is headed for a rematch with her previous opponent in the race for the 52nd state representative district.
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Bailey lands GOP governor nomination, teeing up a repeat with PritzkerMar 17, 2026 7:58 pm - Former state Sen. Darren Bailey has won the GOP gubernatorial primary with 40% of votes counted.
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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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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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State lawmakers move to block towns from imposing taxes on sports betting
Mar 16, 2026 3:02 pm - Chicago’s steep new tax on sports betting is creating a backlash in Springfield that could lead to new restrictions on whether municipalities should have the power to tax gambling revenue.
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Naperville Central student’s idea becomes Illinois bill addressing gender discrepancies in CPR training