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How Does the Democratic Party Actually Feel About Billionaires?

Sen. Bernie Sanders calls them "oligarchs," while Gov. J.B. Pritzker gets cheers when touting his own billionaire status.

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JD Vance called Chicago the US murder capital. Is he right?

Fact check: Chicago has more murders than other U.S. cities, but does not top the list of cities with the highest murder rates, or homicides per capita.

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Nationwide doubles maximum personal loan to £50k amid rising building costs

Previous £25,000 maximum no longer enough to fund some home improvements, says building society

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Nine takeaways from California, Illinois and Ohio elections - Roll Call

A Senate race that made Trump and Schumer happy, a House race that didn't go Matt Gaetz's way, and when being 82 didn't matter to voters.

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Trump support may not be enough to save Bost in Illinois - Roll Call

Illinois Rep. Mike Bost faces a strong challenger in the GOP primary in Illinois from Darren Bailey, the 2022 gubernatorial nominee.

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Eight House races to watch in Tuesday’s primaries - Roll Call

A vacant House seat in California could be filled Tuesday, while two incumbents in Illinois are on the hot seat.

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Mike Bost and Darren Bailey are running in the March 19 Republican primary for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District

Incumbent Mike Bost and Darren Bailey are running in the Republican primary for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District on March 19, 2024.

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Illinois Congressional candidate fights for better border security

Illinois congressional candidate Darren Bailey discusses his recent trip to the border, the need for strong border security, and his plans for action if el...

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Donald Trump didn’t sign loyalty oath for Illinois ballot that pledges not to ‘advocate the overthrow of the government’

In 2016 and 2020, before the Jan. 6 insurrection, Trump did sign the no-longer mandatory oath. “Why wouldn’t he sign it?” says ex-U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who was on the House Jan. 6 select committee.

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Here’s a resolution for you

Even if you don’t need to diet or exercise more, there’s still an important resolution you can make for 2024.

Chicago Sun-Times

Big money, big problems. Deep-pocketed, self-funding candidates and dark money mar Illinois politics

Primary meddling, dark money and self-funding loopholes help skew Illinois politics to favor moneyed candidates. But there are also solutions — like fighting big money with public funding of campaigns.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rep. Blaine Wilhour of the Illinois Freedom Caucus has a primary fight on his hands

If nothing else, a barrage of union money aimed at Wilhour could divert “Eastern Bloc” resources away from their hoped-for battle against Rep. Dave Severin, Rich Miller writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

No primary pass for six Congressional Dems on first filing day

A slew of statewide and county candidates filed petitions with the Illinois State Board of Elections and the Cook County clerk’s office on the first day of the week-long filing period to gain a spot on the March 19 primary ballot.

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Ahead of first GOP presidential debate, Illinois Republicans tread carefully

In Illinois, many current and former Republicans are steering clear of weighing in on Donald Trump’s absence from Wednesday’s GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee.

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Trump? Who’s he? Republicans avoid talk of indicted GOP frontrunner at State Fair —except for Bailey: ‘I support him 100%’

Illinois Republicans didn’t mention former President Donald Trump in their speeches. “Why is it always about Donald Trump?” state House Republican Leader Tony McCombie asked reporters. “Let’s talk about Illinois.”

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Gov. Pritzker blasts Republicans as Democrats rally at Illinois State Fair

The state’s top Democrats gathered in Springfield for Governor’s Day — ripping Illinois Republicans for their support of former President Donald Trump.

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Takeaways: Donald Trump’s not guilty plea in election cases boosts strength with GOP base

Trump’s three not-guilty pleas appeals to his supporters — and enhances his martyr status as he leads rivals seeking the 2024 Republican Party nomination for president.

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Darren Bailey trying to best Bost

Mike Bost, a four-term congressman from southern Illinois, is now finding himself being challenged by former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey.

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Darren Bailey announces bid for downstate congressional seat held by Trump-backed Republican

Darren Bailey, a GOP farmer from Xenia, will challenge five-term incumbent Rep. Mike Bost in the 12th District, pitting two far-right Republicans against one another.

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Fix bad customer service at Social Security Administration

Seniors, people with disabilities and AARP are fed up with the poor service. There is no excuse for failing to provide people with the services they need and answers to questions about the Social Security they’ve earned.

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Temporary casino could open this summer, CPD to work overtime during NASCAR weekend and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Mulling run for Congress, farmer Bailey sows seeds for support from indicted Trump: ‘It’s an honor to stand with this man’

Former GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey is cozying up to Donald Trump as Bailey considers challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost. “What President Trump went through yesterday could happen to anyone [sic] of us for any reason!” Bailey wrote on Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Illinois as part of visit aimed at showing he’s pro-police

ELMHURST, Ill. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, exploring a 2024 bid for the White House, came to west suburban Elmhurst on Monday as part of a tour attacking Democrats for enacting “woke” policies that encourage crime and weaken law enforcement as he recruited police officers to move to the Sunshine…

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Protesters greet Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on visit to Chicago area: ‘Illinois is a place where we say gay. We’re proud of it.’

Ron DeSantis, mulling a GOP run for president, meets with law enforcement in Elmhurst and denounces ‘woke policies enacted by Leftist politicians’ in blue states and cities.

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A closer look at campaign contributions, spending from 2022 Illinois general election

Take a deep dive into how Dan Proft, Tom Devore and others managed spending during the November election season.

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