Tag: Illinois
Body Of Illinois Student Who Went Missing In Spain Has Been Found
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Authorities have discovered the body of James “Jimmy” Gracey, a college student from Illinois…
‘He has to justify what he did’: Black leaders slam JB Pritzker after Illinois primary
Following a significant setback in the Illinois Democratic Senate primary, members of the Congressional Black Caucus are directing…
AIPAC, AI money propels Melissa Bean to comeback victory in Illinois
CHICAGO — Former Rep. Melissa Bean has secured victory in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 8th District, marking…
AIPAC attacks fall flat as Democrat Daniel Biss wins Illinois House primary
CHICAGO — Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss emerged victorious in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, aiming to succeed Rep.…
AIPAC faces calls to reassess strategy after split results in Illinois
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) experienced mixed outcomes during its first significant test of political influence…
Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat : NPR
Daniel Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., sits for a portrait at his campaign office on February 28,…
King of Illinois: Pritzker swings Senate race as he targets Trump
CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker has solidified his influence in Illinois' Democratic politics by investing heavily in his…
Stratton wins Illinois primary, giving Dems another Black female senator
CHICAGO — The Democratic Party is poised to elect another Black woman to the U.S. Senate following Lt.…
Jesse Jackson Jr.’s comeback bid fails in Illinois primary
CHICAGO — Jesse Jackson Jr., once an Illinois representative, was unsuccessful in his bid to re-enter Congress on…
5 things to watch in Tuesday's Illinois primaries
The Illinois primaries have become a battleground of significant financial investment, with large sums directed at the closely-watched…
AIPAC faces its biggest test this year in Illinois
CHICAGO — The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is investing nearly $22 million in Illinois, aiming to…
A historic Senate opening meets a divided Illinois Democratic Party
CHICAGO — This election year presents Illinois Democrats with a unique chance to send a Black woman to…