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Scoop: How the left plans to start winning Democratic primaries again

Progressive groups and lawmakers plan to exert more pressure on left-leaning candidates to coalesce.

Axios

Big spenders have mixed night in Illinois as progressives mostly come up short

Tuesday’s primary elections in Illinois were a test of how far big money can go in Democratic elections while also underscoring the political clout of Gov. JB Pritzker. In the closely watched Democratic primary to fill the seat of retiring Sen. Richard J. Durbin, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeated…

Roll Call

Daniel Biss Wins in Illinois Despite Student Dating Scandal

Does this mean the #MeToo era is officially over?

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Pritzker-backed Juliana Stratton wins contentious Illinois Democratic Senate primary

Governor Pritzker, whose name has been mentioned as a potential presidential contender for 2028, threw his weight behind Stratton

The Independent UK

The "Squad" left faces complete wipeout in Illinois Democratic primaries

Even the progressive primary candidates seen as most viable lost their races.

Axios

Democratic voters select House candidates in Illinois after heated primaries

Primaries acted as test of the style of politics voters are looking for ahead of midterms, when Democrats hope to regain control of Congress

The Guardian - US

Pro-Israel group AIPAC notches its first real 2026 Democratic primary wins in Illinois

Two AIPAC-backed candidates won their House races, though several others fell short.

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Melissa Bean likely heading back to Congress after Illinois primary win

Illinois Democrats picked their nominees for four open House seats on Tuesday, with one former member taking a step toward returning to the chamber and another denied a comeback. And in an election where the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s involvement in several races was under scrutiny, the group saw…

Roll Call

Illinois heads to elect next senator and five congressional district candidates

Midwestern state has a slate of competitive races with money flowing in from donors including Aipac

The Guardian - US

At the Races: Big primaries in the Prairie State - Roll Call

Midterm elections 2026: Here’s what you need to know about the key primary races taking place Tuesday in Illinois.

Roll Call

Forget Trump and the Iran War — this state’s primaries on Tuesday will be a referendum on Democratic support for Israel

ANALYSIS: Democratic voters now sympathize more with Palestinians than Israelis, polls show. Eric Garcia breaks down how those attitudes might affect races in Illinois

The Independent UK

Aipac: toxicity of pro-Israel Super Pac’s money to be tested in US primaries

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has funneled $13.7m through Super Pacs into Tuesday’s Illinois primaries

The Guardian - US

These four races will determine if there is actually a Democratic Tea Party

ANALYSIS: From North Carolina to Texas to Illinois to New York, establishment favorites all face challenges from progressive insurgents, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Analilia Mejia clings to narrow lead in New Jersey special election primary

The Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 11th District remains close, with Analilia Mejia and Tom Malinowski locked in a tight race.

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Who is Daniel Biss? Evanston's Progressive Mayor Who Went Toe-to-Toe with Border Patrol Chief in Viral Gas Station Showdown

Daniel Biss Border Patrol showdown: Evanston's progressive mayor confronted Chief Greg Bovino in a viral gas station encounter on 17 December 2025 amid Chicago immigration raids

The Independent UK

Illinois panel's first meeting over federal misconduct focuses on chemical agents

A commission formed to document alleged harassment and abuse by federal agents amid an immigration crackdown in the Chicago area has focused its first public hearing on the wide use of chemical agents

The Guardian - US

Trump’s immigration raids continue through Halloween in Chicago and Los Angeles

In Chicago suburb, protesters confront ICE agents, whom Evanston mayor says ‘assaulted’ residents

Axios

Enraged Democratic candidates turn on their leaders: "You've got to be able to fight ugly"

"If they go low, I'm going to the gutter," one Democratic House candidate said.

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Progressive stalwart Rep. Jan Schakowsky announces retirement - Roll Call

Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a staunch progressive Democrat, announced Monday that she will not seek another term in Congress.

Chicago Sun-Times

Opponents of Northwestern stadium sue city of Evanston

Evanston, Wilmette homeowners claim the city acted unlawfully, blast “commercialization” of the new football field the university plans to build.

Chicago Sun-Times

Evanston City Council narrowly adopts zoning for concerts at new Ryan Field

Northwestern University’s plan for six annual concerts at a rebuilt football stadium passed with Mayor Daniel Biss’ vote as opponents craft arguments to use in litigation.

Chicago Sun-Times

Evanston City Council calls a timeout on Northwestern’s Ryan Field plan

The university made a new $157.5 million public benefits offer that prompted the council to defer its final vote on Northwestern’s $800 million football stadium project.

Chicago Sun-Times

Northwestern pledges $100 million for Evanston if it gets OK for Ryan Field concerts

The school faces heavy local opposition to its proposal, which was rejected by the city’s Land Use Commission but now is pending before the City Council.

Chicago Sun-Times

Northwestern consults its playbook to make concerts part of Ryan Field

An Evanston panel wouldn’t allow concerts as part of an $800 million stadium proposal, but the school’s now taking its case to the city council.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hazing scandal and the fate of city trees interfere with NU’s Ryan Field plans

Evanston’s council member who represents the ward with the stadium said she is leaning against the $800 million project because it would divert groundwater.

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