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Turkish objections to NATO expansion find Hill skepticism - Roll Call

U.S. lawmakers say they won't sweeten the pot with things like more weapon systems to convince Turkish officials to allow NATO expansion.

Roll Call · Jun 28, 2022

Illinois primary Tuesday: The latest on outside money flooding into congressional primary races

Who will survive in Illinois incumbent contests? On the Democratic side, it’s Sean Casten vs Mary Newman; and for Republicans, it’s Mary Miller vs Rodney Davis.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2022

Pivotal few votes split Illinois members facing off in primaries - Roll Call

Incumbents facing each other in Illinois primaries are Republicans Mary Miller and Rodney Davis and Democrats Marie Newman and Sean Casten.

Roll Call · Jun 27, 2022

At least 1 person is killed in a shooting at a WeatherTech facility near Chicago

Two other people were wounded in the shooting, and a suspect has been taken into custody, police in Bolingbrook, Ill., said.

WEKU · Jun 25, 2022

In Illinois, Vice President Kamala Harris speaks of ‘past tense’ era of abortion rights

Said Harris at a YMCA in Plainfield: “Today, as of right now, as of this minute, we can only talk about what Roe v. Wade protected. Past tense.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 25, 2022

Jack Fitzgerald, Son of Pat, Commits to Northwestern

The tight end will join his father’s team in fall 2023.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24, 2022

Rick Astley Revisits His Career-Making Song with ‘Gratitude’

How does Rick Astley handle one of his songs being part of the biggest internet meme of all time? He rolls with it, obviously. “Listen, let’s face it, ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ has sort of become something else,” he says. “The video and the song have drifted off into…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 24, 2022

About $2.8 million in outside money in Villegas, Ramirez Illinois 3rd congressional primary

Outside money is a major factor in the Democratic primary for the new Hispanic plurality 3rd congressional district,

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 24, 2022

Congress candidate Jonathan Jackson: Made ‘mistake’ in ignoring personal financial disclosure deadline

Jackson, running in the Illinois 1st Congressional District, waited until days before the election to file a personal financial disclosure due in May.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 24, 2022

Watching the Jan. 6 hearings is a must to preserve democracy

Millions of Americans who have watched the four hearings held so far have learned, from stunning and frightening testimony, about the deep roots of the Big Lie and the corrupt plot to keep the president in power, any cost to the country be damned.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2022