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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...
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Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Epstein files
Mar 17, 2026 7:22 pm - Attorney General Pam Bondi was subpoenaed Tuesday to answer questions from Congress about the Justice Department's sex trafficking investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and the agency's handling of millions of files related to the disgraced financier.
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Judge reinstates 1,000 Voice of America employees, deems wind-down illegal
Mar 17, 2026 7:18 pm - Voice of America employees have spent a full year on paid administrative leave while President Donald Trump’s administration has tried to shrink the international broadcaster to its “statutory minimum.” That extended absence is coming to an end.