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Monday, October 12, 2026

 

What to know about the search of Democratic US Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home

What to know about the search of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. home on Monday, three weeks before she stands for reelection in her congressional district in Minnesota.

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Who knew about Amtrak’s Bridgeport plans, and when did they know?

Public records reveal some early awareness of Amtrak’s Bridgeport plans by local officials, though questions remain about exactly how much they knew about its scope.

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Illinois Senate race: Juliana Stratton, F-bomb ads behind her, leans on primary performance versus Don Tracy

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic Senate nomination with fiery anti-Trump ads and progressive stands. Now the heavy favorite against Republican Don Tracy, the former mediator is running a far quieter campaign.

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A North Side race tests competing visions for Chicago’s new elected school board

Two North Side candidates are in a race that has become a microcosm of a broader fight over Chicago’s first fully elected school board.

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Grassroots group holding ‘get out the vote rally’ in Western Springs

Indivisible West Suburban Chicago will encourage early voting at a rally from 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at Tower Green in Western Springs.

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US Rep. Frank Mrvan highlights work supporting NWI economy at Gary Chamber

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, was the Gary Chamber of Commerce’s featured speaker at its monthly meeting Monday.

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Republican Adam Beaty challenges Rep. Anthony DeLuca for 80th state House

Police Sgt. Adam Beaty, Rep. Anthony DeLuca talk property taxes, data centers and solar farms in Illinois House District 80.

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Will County District 5 candidates talk solar farms, Des Plaines River bridge

Democrats Sherry Williams and Karen Johnson face Republicans Dave Oxley and James “JJ” Balonek in Will County District 5.

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