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US citizen injured after ICE agents reportedly mistook him for fugitive

Man left bloodied and hurt after immigration enforcement agents tried to arrest him in Evanston, a Chicago suburb

The Guardian - US · Sep 24

Aipac’s brand has become toxic. Can this ‘pro-Israel, pro-peace’ rival move in?

J Street’s liberal Zionist politics are landing with the Democratic establishment but the electorate may have moved on

The Guardian - US · Jul 29

PAC doubles spend in key Democratic primary races to fight Trump and RFK Jr’s ‘war on science’

Exclusive: 3.14 Action Fund says has backed candidates with $7.9 million spent thus far in key primaries in an effort to elect more Democratic scientists and physicians to public office

The Independent UK · May 19

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The Iran war has brought Israel to a new low point with Democrats in Congress

Several lawmakers told Axios they can no longer support U.S. funding even for defensive weaponry.

Axios · Apr 15

On the campaign trail, every Democrat is a "fighter" now

Even some AIPAC-linked groups are boosting their moderate candidates by labeling them "fighters."

Axios · Apr 10

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 · Mar 19

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 · Mar 18

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Daniel Biss Wins in Illinois Despite Student Dating Scandal

Does this mean the #MeToo era is officially over?

Reason · Mar 18

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 · Mar 18

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

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

Axios · Mar 18

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 · Mar 18

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.

Axios · Mar 18

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 · Mar 18

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 · Mar 17

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Roll Call · Mar 17

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.

The Independent UK · Mar 16

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 Guardian - US · Mar 16

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 Independent UK · Feb 27

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

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Roll Call · Feb 6

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.

International Business Times UK · Jan 20

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 · Dec 18, 2025

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 · Nov 1, 2025

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 · Oct 21, 2025

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.

Roll Call · May 5, 2025

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 · Nov 30, 2023

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.

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