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Aurora-area Democrats pick teacher, union leader Jared Ploger for state Senate seat ballot spotJul 03, 2026 8:54 am - A panel of four Democratic Party suburban county chairs on Thursday selected Jared Ploger, a longtime teacher, union leader and former school board member, to replace Aurora-area state Sen. Linda Holmes on the November ballot, according to the members of the selection panel.
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Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appealJun 30, 2026 9:34 pm - The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.
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Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meetingJun 25, 2026 7:56 am - Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote Wednesday to try to appease him, rejecting a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed.
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Independent governor hopeful Corbett’s place on ballot affirmed after Bailey campaign pulls objectionJun 24, 2026 7:20 pm - A challenge to independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett’s petitions was withdrawn Wednesday by Republican nominee Darren Bailey’s campaign.
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Could a Bears move give Illinois Republicans midterm momentum? Experts weigh inJun 08, 2026 6:46 pm - Would losing the “pride and joy of Illinois” be a fatal flaw for Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in separate elections?
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What’s next for Pritzker’s stalled housing plan?Jun 07, 2026 8:45 pm - Gov JB Pritzker’s controversial plan to encourage more multifamily housing construction by forcing communities to ease residential zoning rules stalled in the final days of the legislative session.
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Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump's demandsMay 22, 2026 7:12 am - President Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry Republican senators finally said no, even if temporarily.
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Backpacker, accountant, ‘civil right’ member: New GOP chair steps up to lead fractious teamMay 19, 2026 6:40 pm - CPA Bob Grogan’s resume includes walking precincts, serving on the powerful Republican State Central Committee and DuPage County auditor. His latest job is herding elephants as the new Illinois Republican Party chair, the third in five years.
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State Republicans choose suburbanite Grogan to lead the partyMay 18, 2026 7:57 pm - For the third time in five years, Illinois Republican Party officials on Monday picked a new leader to navigate the choppy waters of Prairie State politics.
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Déjà blue: Pritzker, top Dems urge party to stage a repeat DNC in ChicagoMay 13, 2026 7:10 pm - Chicago is making its pitch this week to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention.
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