Crowded Dem primaries, GOP field for governor take shape as candidates file for office
Crowded primary races are taking shape after candidates began filing to run for office on Monday.
Juliana Stratton
Pritzker forms independent commission to document misconduct of federal agents
The commission will document apparent abuses by federal immigration agents.
Krishnamoorthi spends $450K per week on TV ads in Senate race
Krishnamoorthi dominates Illinois Senate fundraising as Stratton and Kelly lag, reshaping the 2026 primary field.
Stratton aims to bring Pritzker administration policies to national stage
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s economic agenda includes many victories from Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration.
As Trump declares ‘we’re going in,’ Pritzker says ‘terror and cruelty is the point’
ICE could begin ramping up operations in Chicago this week as President Donald Trump says the National Guard will be ...
Illinois Dems say state should be blueprint in national fight against Trump
Illinois Democrats said they are the best party to help the middle class during campaign rallies at the State Fair.
DHS Secretary Noem defends ICE tactics in second Illinois visit
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says ICE agents are wearing masks as they face a 1,000% increase in assaults against them.
Kelly leans on experience in Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is one of three high-profile Democrats hoping to join the U.S. Senate after the 2026 election.
Cook County Dems back Croke for comptroller, no endorsement for Senate race
Rep. Margaret Croke got a major boost Friday in her bid to become the state’s next state comptroller.
Who is contributing to Illinois’ U.S. Senate candidates?
Three Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate reported strong fundraising totals after the first quarter of fundraising for the 2026 campaign.
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