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Six housing policy measures are on the ballot in four states — the most in at least two decades

Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Aug 18

Larry Rhoden becomes the first South Dakota governor in history to win a primary for a full-term after ascenion to office

On July 28, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden (R) won the state’s first-ever primary runoff to win a full term as governor. He defeated car dealer Toby Doeden (R) 72% to 28%. Rhoden became governor in 2025 after Gov. Kristi Noem (R) resigned to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security.

Ballotpedia · Aug 10

Pat Delaney on the famous night that Motherwell's Ancell Babes stunned Rangers

Goalscorer Pat Delaney recalls a night that would go down in Fir Park folklore, as Motherwell's Ancell Babes stunned Rangers in a Scottish Cup…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2024

Rauner’s return: Former Republican governor visits state Capitol to unveil official portrait — but won’t talk politics

Former Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner deflected reporters’ questions about Democrats’ continued placement of blame on him or a two-year budget impasse when he was governor. He also didn’t mention his now-indicted nemesis, former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 12, 2023

William Brandt Jr., influential Democrat, corporate restructuring pioneer, dies at 73

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., said, ‘Bill was always a no-bulls---, honest and direct sounding board — whether we agreed or not.’

Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2023

ComEd parent Exelon is paying legal bills for two executives convicted of bribery

The company will not say how much it has paid to attorneys representing ex-CEO Anne Pramaggiore and VP John Hooker, but a rep says ratepayer funds are not used.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 15, 2023

Activist Sister Helen Prejean has counseled popes, governors on death penalty: ‘She’s not a scold; she appeals to your reason’

Prejean, 84, addresses Catholic lawyers in Chicago, reminisces about fights against capital punishment — and will likely attend her seventh execution later this year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2023

Chicago leaders have no real plan to deal with youth violence downtown

Instead of doing their jobs, city leaders appear to be allowing legal, investigative and prevention tools to just rust away in a drawer.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2023

Paul Vallas outspent Brandon Johnson nearly 2-to-1 in losing mayoral bid

CHICAGO — Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas outspent Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson by a nearly 2-to-1 margin leading up to Vallas losing in April in the race to become Chicago’s next mayor.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 19, 2023

Here’s who is in line to replace your governor in the event of a vacancy

Welcome to the Friday, March 31, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Mar 31, 2023