Articles filed under Region
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For Chicago-area Iranians, war stirs complex mix of emotionsMar 01, 2026 6:56 pm - The war in Iran and the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has aroused complex and often conflicting emotions for members of the Chicago area’s Iranian community.
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Legislators, activists continue push for prescription drug affordability boardFeb 28, 2026 1:43 pm - Citing high prescription drug prices, lawmakers and activists are reviving a dormant push to create an Illinois prescription drug affordability board. The board would be able to set the maximum price for certain prescription drugs in Illinois, which advocates say could save the state millions of dollars on health plan spending.
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Stephanie Kifowit: 2026 candidate for Illinois ComptrollerFeb 28, 2026 4:00 am - Stephanie Kifowit is a Democratic candidate for Illinois Comptroller.
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Holly Kim: 2026 candidate for Illinois ComptrollerFeb 28, 2026 4:00 am - Holly Kim is a Democratic candidate for Illinois Comptroller.
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Margaret Croke: 2026 candidate for Illinois ComptrollerFeb 28, 2026 4:00 am - Margaret Croke is a Democratic candidate for Illinois Comptroller.
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Karina Villa: 2026 candidate for Illinois ComptrollerFeb 28, 2026 4:00 am - Karina Villa is a Democratic candidate for Illinois Comptroller.
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Ted Dabrowski: 2026 candidate for Illinois GovernorFeb 28, 2026 4:00 am - Ted Dabrowski is a Republican running for Illinois Governor.
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Rick Heidner: 2026 candidate for Illinois GovernorFeb 28, 2026 4:00 am - Rick Heidner is a Republican running for Illinois Governor.
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Chicago’s Jewish Film Festival opens March 7 with stories of hope, chutzpah and humanityFeb 27, 2026 11:05 pm - JCC Chicago's 13th annual Jewish Film Festival runs March 7-22, featuring 21 films including documentaries, dramas, and comedies with select Q and As. The festival has screened over 300 films and hosted more than 70,000 filmgoers throughout its history.
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Illinois legislators introduce bills to regulate pricing based on personal dataFeb 26, 2026 2:46 pm - Two bills introduced in the House would require companies to tell consumers when their personal data is used in price setting. Known as algorithmic pricing, the practice has come under fire recently for anticompetitive tactics.