Wednesday, March 18, 2026 4:02 PM ET
3 takeaways from Illinois election results, Juliana Stratton's victory
ABC News - Top Stories - 47 minutes ago
ABC News - Politics - 47 minutes ago
Big Money Hits A Wall In Illinois Democratic Primaries
Huffington Post - Top Stories - 55 minutes ago
Cryptocurrency and AI industries tested their influence in Illinois. It didn't go that well
The Mercury News - Politics - 57 minutes ago
Illinois Dem facing federal charges for anti-ICE vandalism melts down after primary loss
Fox News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago
An unprecedented influx of special interest money into primary races led to mixed results for big industries on election night.
Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 1 hour ago
AI, crypto industries dump millions into Illinois primaries to mixed results
CNBC - Politics - 1 hour ago
New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 hour ago
Democrat TJ Ware advances to primary runoff election in Texas' 24th Congressional District
Bay to Bay News - US News - 2 hours ago
Republican John Sims advances to primary runoff election in Texas' 33rd Congressional District
Bay to Bay News - US News - 2 hours ago
Voters have say in six contested primary races for Kane County Board
Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 2 hours ago
New York Magazine - US News - 2 hours ago
Tuesday’s messy primary between Krishnamoorthi, Kelly, and Stratton is testing the influence of Governor Pritzker versus pro-crypto forces.
New York Magazine - US News - 2 hours ago
Cryptocurrency, AI industries tested their influence in Illinois. It didn't go well
ABC News - Technology - 3 hours ago
What happened in Chicago suburban primary elections on Tuesday
Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 3 hours ago
Pritzker Flexes Political Muscle in Illinois Senate Race
The governor and possible presidential hopeful strongly backed Juliana Stratton, who will likely become the sixth Black woman to serve in the Senate.
New York Magazine - Top Stories - 3 hours ago
Melissa Bean Wins Illinois Democratic Primary For Her Old U.S. House Seat
Huffington Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago
Defying Crypto Money, Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Democratic Primary
Huffington Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago
Daniel Biss Wins Closely Watched Illinois House Primary In Loss For AIPAC
Huffington Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago
Illinois's Next Black Senator Deserves Credit for Her Own Campaign
The Nation - Politics - 3 hours ago
Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 3 hours ago
Tuesday’s messy primary between Krishnamoorthi, Kelly, and Stratton is testing the influence of Governor Pritzker versus pro-crypto forces.
New York Magazine - Top Stories - 4 hours ago
UPI - Top Stories - 4 hours ago
Far-left, 'Squad'-backed Dems crash and burn in Illinois primaries
New York Post - Politics - 5 hours ago
Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for US Senate
The retirement of US Senator Dick Durbin, the Senate’s longtime No. 2 Democrat, triggered a competitive campaign on the Democratic side.
Boston Globe - Politics - 5 hours ago
Trump vows to fight invasive carp in Great Lakes, but Illinois federal funds remain frozen
Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 5 hours ago
Daily Mail - Top Stories - 6 hours ago
Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 6 hours ago
NCAA Tournament bracket tips — and why Illinois might be a team that can win the whole thing
Is this the whole list of teams that might cut down the nets in the end? Maybe.
Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago
'Immigrant with 29 letters in name': Indian-origin Raja Krishnamoorthi after losing primary
Times of India - World - 7 hours ago
Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic primary for US Senate
The 60-year-old Democrat, backed by Governor JB Pritzker, pulled off a surprise victory after months of trailing in the polls.
BBC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago
AIPAC's $21 Million Illinois Efforts Help Defeat Israel Critics Amid Scrutiny
Haaretz - Top Stories - 7 hours ago
The 60-year-old Democrat, backed by Governor JB Pritzker, pulled off a surprise victory after months of trailing in the polls.
BBC News - US News - 8 hours ago
Apple Valley News Now - US News - 8 hours ago
International Business Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago
Pro-Israel groups see mixed record in money-fuelled Illinois primaries
Aljazeera - US News - 9 hours ago
Washington Examiner - US News - 9 hours ago
Daniel Bliss defeats Kat Abughazaleh in Democratic primary to replace Jan Schakowsky
Washington Examiner - US News - 9 hours ago
Illinois Lt. Gov. Stratton wins Senate Democratic primary for Dick Durbin's seat
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton on Tuesday won the Democratic Party primary to replace retiring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.
CNBC - Politics - 10 hours ago
Pritzker-backed Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary
Governor Pritzker, whose name has been mentioned as a potential presidential contender for 2028, threw his weight behind Stratton
Independent UK - US News - 10 hours ago
Illinois Primary Election 2026 Results
Follow the latest race results of Democratic and Republican candidates running for open federal, state, and countywide seats in the Chicago and surrounding region.
Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago
Juliana Stratton, Darren Bailey among winners in 2026 Illinois primary elections
In other closely watched races, La Shawn Ford won the Democratic primary for 7th Congressional District and longtime Cook County assessor Fritz Kaegi will soon be out after losing to Pat Hynes.
NPR - Top Stories - 13 hours ago
Independent.ie - Business - 14 hours ago
The confusing world of super PACs influencing 2026 Illinois primary races
Super PACs, dark-money and special interest groups — some with unassuming names that do not reflect their true purpose — have pumped more than $50 million into Chicago-area congressional races. Voters are understandably confused.
Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 14 hours ago
Illinois election results: Juliana Stratton claims Democratic Senate primary in closely watched race
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic Senate primary, securing the nomination to replace retiring Senator Dick Durbin, according to projections reported by NBC...
International The News - World - 14 hours ago
International The News - World - 14 hours ago
Juliana Stratton, Daniel Biss, Darren Bailey among winners in 2026 Illinois primary elections
In other closely watched races, La Shawn Ford won the Democratic primary for 7th Congressional District and longtime Cook County assessor Fritz Kaegi will soon be out after losing to Pat Hynes.
Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 15 hours ago
State Rep. Margaret Croke declares victory in Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller
With 85% of votes counted, Croke had about 35% of the vote over state Sen. Karina Villa, who had about 33%.
Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 15 hours ago
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton projected to win Dem primary for Sen. Dick Durbin's seat
ABC News - Top Stories - 16 hours ago
Juliana Stratton Illinois Senate Primary Win Is Good News for JB Pritzker
JB Pritzker wasn't on the Senate ballot, but the outcome was a reflection of the governor.
Newsweek - US News - 16 hours ago
Ford wins crowded Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Danny Davis after decades in office
Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 16 hours ago
Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely watched Illinois House seat
NPR - Top Stories - 16 hours ago
Juliana Stratton Wins Senate Democratic Primary in Illinois
Given Illinois’s Democratic lean, Stratton is all but guaranteed to win in the midterms in November.
Epoch Times - US News - 17 hours ago
Darren Bailey wins Illinois Republican primary, setting up rematch against Gov. JB Pritzker
Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 17 hours ago
Illinois Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for US Senate
The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 17 hours ago
Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat
NPR - Politics - 17 hours ago
Veteran incumbent Toni Preckwinkle fends off rival in Democratic primary
Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 17 hours ago
The 2026 Illinois primary results in the race for governor set up a rematch between Gov. JB Pritzker and his 2022 Republican challenger Darren Bailey.
CBS News - Politics - 17 hours ago
2026 primary day election results: 9th Congressional District of Illinois
Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 18 hours ago
Northern Illinois hires former Northern Michigan men's basketball coach Matt Majkrzak
Chicago Tribune - Sports - 21 hours ago
Chicago Tribune - Business - 21 hours ago
Election 2026: Illinois Primary
NPR - Top Stories - 22 hours ago
Apple Valley News Now - Politics - 1 day ago
Elgin-made Orchard Valley Cran Nut Mix in running for Illinois' 'coolest thing'
Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 1 day ago
Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for 2026 Illinois primary election
Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 1 day ago
3 freshmen picked for men's AP All-America 1st team, while Illinois' Keaton Wagler makes 2nd team
Chicago Tribune - Sports - 1 day ago
Salon - Top Stories - 1 day ago
Crypto Cash Fuels Democrats' Divide in Illinois Senate Race
Tuesday’s messy primary between Krishnamoorthi, Kelly, and Stratton is testing the influence of Governor Pritzker versus pro-crypto forces.
New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago
Voters in pivotal primary election will shape Illinois politics for years
Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago
Chicago Tribune - Health - 1 day ago
Federal judge extends order blocking Trump cuts to Illinois public health funding
The loss in grant funding would have wiped out some HIV tracking programs, family planning initiatives and lead poisoning prevention.
Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 1 day ago
Trump Reportedly Under Pressure From MAGA World To Not Endorse John Cornyn In Texas Senate Primary
International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago
Federal judge halts Trump administration's health care funding cuts to Illinois, for now
Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 1 day ago
CBS News - Sports - 2 days ago
Jesse Jackson family disputes posthumous Juliana Stratton endorsement in Senate primary
Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 2 days ago
Local school council elections are upon us — Wednesday — a day after the Illinois primary
LSCs vote on school improvement plans, approve school budgets, and evaluate or hire principals. Also, we must keep democracies strong and a jab at President Trump's remark there's "practically nothing left" to target in Iran.
Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 2 days ago
Illinois' path to Sweet 16 is nice, but then? Trouble — real trouble
Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago
There are serious questions about the 24-8 Illini — whom coach Brad Underwood still calls “one of the best teams in the country” — as they head to the NCAA Tournament, most likely as a No. 3 seed.
Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 2 days ago
Maryland's primary system drives political dysfunction | GUEST COMMENTARY
The Baltimore Sun - Opinion - 3 days ago
Bill opening Delaware primary elections to unaffiliated voters moves forward in House
Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 3 days ago
How Ro Khanna's support for a wealth tax earned him a tech-backed primary challenger
Business Insider - Politics - 4 days ago
Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 4 days ago
State officials are working to determine what students and workers need to remain economically competitive through 2040. The decisions will help shape what coursework and training is offered in Illinois.
Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago
Chicago Tribune - Health - 5 days ago
Illinois EPA rejects coal ash cleanup plan in Joliet, a 'heartening' win for environmentalists
Chicago Tribune - Health - 5 days ago
The Conversation - Technology - 5 days ago
The Mercury News - Top Stories - 7 days ago
3 Illinois universities join San Francisco hub linking their startups, Bay Area investors
The University of Chicago, Northwestern, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and five other Midwest universities will help their teams connect with venture capital firms.
Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 7 days ago
More state funding for universities is an investment in Illinois' future
A college degree remains elusive for many Illinoisans. A new proposed funding formula would help produce more graduates and boost economic activity in the state.
Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 9 days ago
Readers sound off on foreign policy failures, a Texas primary and the World Series
New York Daily News - Opinion - 9 days ago
Illinois Democrats call for state commission to probe Epstein files for local ties
The proposed bipartisan Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission would have subpoena power to probe crimes tied to the late financier that “happened in Illinois, targeted Illinois residents or involved people and institutions subject to Illinois law,” state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid says.
Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 11 days ago
Democrats fear being locked out of governor's race. Could it lead to changes in California primary?
The Mercury News - Top Stories - 12 days ago
As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor's AI boom
Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 17 days ago
Indiana governor signs Chicago Bears stadium bill into law as Illinois inches closer to a tax deal
Chicago Tribune - Sports - 19 days ago
Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 22 days ago
We studied primary care in 6 rich countries – it's under unprecedented strain everywhere
The Conversation - World - 22 days ago
New York Magazine - US News - 27 days ago
Censorship of Colbert interview sparks free speech debate ahead of Texas primary
Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico says Trump is 'worried' Texas will vote blue
Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago
The Conversation - Health - 1 month ago
At one time, Illinois was a top oil producer. Today, that legacy is a $160M problem.
Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 2 months ago
The Conversation - Entertainment - 4 months ago
Politic-IL Insider: -- Analysis of Illinois' Political Issues and Personalities
ProPublica - Politics - 4 months ago
The $3 Million Research Breakdown: -- University of Illinois at Chicago's Troubling Study
ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago
Stuck Kids: -- Illinois Children Languish in Psychiatric Hospitals
ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago
Turns out it's a lot easier not to feel eaten alive by the gnawing pit of despair in your stomach when you're dedicating a few set hours to action each week!
BuzzFeed News - Opinion - 8 months ago