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Making sense of the US House special election in Alaska

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 22, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Jun 22, 2022

Bernie Sanders’ latest Chicago visit tries to boost progressive agenda and congressional candidates

CHICAGO — Two-time presidential contender Bernie Sanders revved up a crowd Saturday in Humboldt Park to promote his populist agenda, pitch progressive ideals and endorse two Democratic congressional contenders from Chicago in hopes they will join him in Washington, D.C., next year.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 18, 2022

Outside groups big players in Chicago-area Democratic congressional primaries

National groups with deep pockets are playing significant roles in the Democratic congressional primary fights between Reps. Marie Newman and Sean Casten in the 6th District and Delia Ramirez and Gil Villegas in the 3rd District.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2022

Inside campaign fundraising: Pelosi hits Chicago for Democrats; major GOP donor retreat in city

The COVID in-person political fundraising pause is over, and I’ve got a packed Chicago related round-up for you

Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2022

Luis Gutierrez, Chuy Garcia endorsement divide in new Illinois Hispanic congressional district

The Sun-Times has learned that ex-Rep. Luis Gutierrez and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza on Monday will endorse the Democratic primary bid of Ald. Gil Villegas.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 2022

Sean Casten fundraising haul: $2 million banked beats rival Marie Newman’s $552,510 balance

The latest fundraising numbers and analysis for the big Illinois congressional races.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2022

Illinois’ newest Latino congressional district brings heavy competition, divided Democratic visions

CHICAGO — On a recent Saturday, the fight for the Democratic nomination in Illinois’ sprawling new Latino-leaning congressional district played out in a few square miles of Chicago’s Northwest Side.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 13, 2022

With Congress gridlocked, advocates say it’s up to state and local lawmakers to protect the undocumented elderly

CHICAGO — Long ago, Veronica Ortega gave up hope that federal immigration reform would come and pave a path to citizenship for her and her husband.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2022

Aging in the shadows: llinois’ new health care program for undocumented seniors leaves some of the most vulnerable behind

CHICAGO — For more than a decade, Ananias Ocampo pushed a heavy ice cream cart through the streets of the Pilsen neighborhood as he waited for knee replacement surgery. When it got too cold for ice cream, the 78-year-old would go door-to-door selling homemade cheese even though he depended on…

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2022

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 15 (March 24, 2022)

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Ballotpedia · Mar 24, 2022