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Halls of power(ball): New House members pick their offices via lottery

WASHINGTON — As an aide for Rep.-elect Nick LaLota approached the box that held numbered buttons and her office fate in its wooden confines, she pulled out her phone to play Frank Sinatra’s “Luck Be a Lady.”

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Halls of power(ball): New House members pick their offices via lottery

Incoming members of Congress cheered and groaned Friday as they competed for prime office space at the Capitol.

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Picture Chicago: Photography from a busy week of midterm elections

Democrats command several wins throughout Illinois and U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia enters the crowded race for mayor.

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With electoral victory, Jonathan Jackson keeps hope alive

Jonathan Jackson wins 1st Congressional District seat.

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Jonathan Jackson, Delia Ramirez declare victory, bringing new blood to Illinois’ congressional delegation

The Democrats campaigned on progressive platforms to win districts that were redrawn after the 2020 U.S. Census.

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Cyber risk in adding electric cars to grid

Australian regulators need to consider cyber security when connecting electric vehicles to the national grid, experts warn, to prevent major disruptions.

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All candidates for Illinois’ 1st Congressional District complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Illinois’ 1st Congressional District — Jonathan Jackson (D) and Eric Carlson (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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A year after his death, those who love Jelani Day are still seeking answers

A mother’s heart remains broken over lingering questions about her son’s death, which she believes was due to foul play, after the Illinois State University graduate student’s body was found last year in the Illinois River.

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Black August uplifted as alternative Black History Month

To many, February is the month dedicated to celebrating Black Americans’ contributions to a country where they were once enslaved

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Commentary: Cryptocurrency is a peril for the Black community

“The future is crunk!” declares a digital re-creation of a young LeBron James in the ubiquitous TV commercial promoting Crypto.com.

Chicago Tribune

Delia Ramirez tops Gilbert Villegas for Congress; Jesse Jackson’s son on way to clinching nomination; Rep. Danny Davis in tight fight to keep his seat

Jonathan Jackson, son of civil rights icon the Rev. Jesse Jackson, opened a lead in a packed Democratic primary fight Tuesday night to grab the nomination to succeed U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush.

Chicago Tribune

Jonathan Jackson wins 1st District congressional race, Danny Davis leads in 7th

The son of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. beat 16 other Democrats, while longtime Congressman Davis defeated a progressive rival.

Chicago Sun-Times

When it comes to Black politics, the changing of the guard can feel like a betrayal

The 1st Congressional District primary to replace the retiring U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Illinois had 17 challengers, while one strong opponent was trying to upend the legendary U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis.

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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.

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Afternoon Edition: June 21, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Crypto PAC money boosting Jonathan Jackson’s bid for Congress now totals more than $1 million

New FEC filings reveals Jackson is being boosted with $1,041,899 in outside money for ads and direct mail in the closing days of the 1st Congressional District campaign.

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Afternoon Edition: June 20, 2022

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Crypto billionaire fallout: Rivals blast Jonathan Jackson for not filing personal finance disclosure

Ald. Pat Dowell, state Sen. Jaqueline Collins and business owner Jonathan Swain criticized the PAC bankrolled by crypto billionaire Samuel Bankman-Fried spending $500,065 to elect Jackson.

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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 Tribune

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.

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Afternoon Edition: June 9, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Bernie Sanders in Chicago next week: Endorsing Jonathan Jackson, Delia Ramirez primary bids

Sanders hits Chicago on Thursday for a “Fighting Back Against Corporate Greed” rally at Teamsters Local 705 plus a Friday keynote to the Labor Notes Conference in Rosemont,

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Field of 21 Democrats and Republicans running to succeed Bobby Rush in First Congressional District

Nearly two-dozen candidates are running in the First Congressional District, which stretches from Chicago’s South Side nearly to Kankakee. “It really is important that you have somebody that speaks truth to power,” said political consultant Delmarie Cobb, who ran Rush’s first campaign in the…

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House Democratic candidate Jonathan Jackson did not file financial disclosure report; top rivals did

“That’s an oversight and a mistake that I did not file,” Jackson told the Chicago Sun-Times on Thursday.

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Illinois primary polls: Sean Casten edge over Marie Newman; wide open race to replace Bobby Rush

Polls at this stage – especially for the crowded 1st district primary - are used by campaigns to test messages, name ID and figure out the politics of the electorate.

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