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Only ‘wave’ Illinois Republicans see in Legislature is the farewell one from Durkin as House GOP leader

State House GOP Leader Jim Durkin’s decision not to seek reelection as minority leader reflects the dissatisfaction among many establishment Republicans. “I began this journey as a voice of moderation and conclude this journey the same way I started, a voice of moderation,” Durkin said.

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Asian Americans are making a big mark in Illinois politics

A long history of structural racial inequality blocked Asian Americans from political participation. With Tuesday’s wins, we’ll be able to advocate for our communities so that it will not be possible to make policies “about us without us.”

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Four more years! Maybe? Pritzker downplays presidential buzz after soaring speech — but won’t commit to serving full term as gov

In Pritzker’s first news conference following his electoral drubbing of Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey, the governor insisted he is “not focused” on presidential politics “at all.”

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Illinois governor eyes legislative allies after reelection

Newly reelected Gov_ J_B_ Pritzker says his victory indicates that Illinois voters want the state to be a “beacon of hope and opportunity.”

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Dems feared they might lose their slim majority on Illinois Supreme Court, but ended up extending their control

Democratic candidates won both vacant seats after a hard fought and expensive campaign, giving the party a 5-2 majority on the high court.

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Immigration advocates celebrate election firsts, plan next steps for reform

The Illinois state legislature now has its first Korean American and Vietnamese American members, as well as the first Arab American in years. Illinois also elected its first Latina to Congress.

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Adam Kinzinger mocks ‘loser’ Trump in withering attack

Vocal anti-Trump critic mocked post on Truth Social

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s victory speech spurs presidential speculation

CHICAGO — When Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker claimed victory Tuesday night over a vanquished Republican Darren Bailey for a second term as Illinois governor, he also presented himself as a possible 2024 candidate for the White House if President Joe Biden opts not to seek a second term.

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Kash Gustafson, 8, appears to have caught the Illinois and world record shovelnose sturgeon

Kash Gustafson, 8, carries on the family tradition of Illinois record shovelnose sturgeon, only he went one better and also appears to have caught the world record.

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Signing Day: The top recruiting steals among local players

There were several college programs who were able to secure a recruiting steal out of Illinois, whether for the level the player chose or in fighting off maybe bigger or, in some cases, more attractive offers.

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Illinois Democrats prevail, but tight race for control of Congress continues

The outcome of races for House and Senate will determine the future of Biden’s agenda and serve as a referendum on his administration as the nation reels from record-high inflation and concerns over the direction of the country. Republican control of the House would likely trigger a round of…

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Democrats hold on to majority on Illinois Supreme Court as Judge Elizabeth Rochford declares victory

Rochford thanked her supporters about 10:30 p.m. after her Republican opponent, Mark Curran, called to concede in the newly drawn suburban 2nd District.

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Democrat Alexi Giannoulias wins race for Illinois secretary of state

Former Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias ran a well-funded campaign against veteran Illinois legislator Dan Brady, a Republican, to succeed the retiring Jesse White.

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Giannoulias wasn’t expecting a return to politics but more than a decade later, he’s back

Secretary of State Jesse White’s decision to retire changed the calculus for 46-year-old Alexi Giannoulias, who is now Illinois’ youngest statewide elected official.

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Down-ballot Democrats deliver drubbing: Mendoza reelected state comptroller, Frerichs treasurer

Family and friends of Susana Mendoza, the incumbent Illinois comptroller, gathered at the Palmer House Hilton and clapped and cheered at her showing in early returns. Michael Frerichs lead in his bid for reelection as treasurer.

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Pro-labor constitutional amendment in close race for voter approval

The Workers’ Rights Amendment would guarantee that employees in Illinois could organize a union. It also would forbid the passage of any right-to-work measure.

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What voters agree on: Democracy is in danger

That chilling finding comes from a national exit poll conducted by Edison Research for several major news organizations.

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker campaign declares victory over GOP challenger Darren Bailey

CHICAGO — Wealthy progressive Democrat J.B. Pritzker was elected to a second term as Illinois governor Tuesday, overwhelming the rural and religious-based conservative candidacy of state Sen. Darren Bailey.

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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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Sen. Tammy Duckworth cruises to second term over Republican challenger Kathy Salvi

Illinois’ first Asian American senator now becomes its first woman reelected to a Senate seat.

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US Sen. Tammy Duckworth wins second term

CHICAGO — U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth was expected to sail to a second term Tuesday after her Republican challenger struggled to gain traction against the incumbent and rising political star in the Democratic Party.

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Illinois US House races feed into Washington power balance

Illinois' newly redrawn 17th district will be one of the U.S. House election races to watch Tuesday as rookie candidates battle to fill the vacancy left by retiring Democratic Rep. Cheri Bustos

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Governor’s race between Pritzker and Bailey ending, marked by history and hostility

The 19-week tangle between Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey was shaped by fights over abortion, political extremism, crime and the economy. Insults flew from the onset.

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US Sen. Duckworth seeks new term against Chicago-area lawyer

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is seeking reelection Tuesday in Illinois against political newcomer Kathy Salvi

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Illinois governor seeks 2nd term against GOP challenger

The Democratic governor of Illinois is seeking a second term in Tuesday's election

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