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Crypto billionaire’s PAC spends nearly $1 million in Illinois Democratic congressional primaries

A PAC bankrolled by crypto billionaire Samuel Bankman-Fried poured $500,065 into television ads to elect Jonathan Jackson to Congress from the 1st District.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 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