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Rep. Sean Casten Wins Race for Illinois' 6th District Race as Jeanne Ives Concedes
Rep. Sean Casten, the first Democrat to represent Illinois’ 6th Congressional District in decades, won a second term after his Republican opponent conceded the race early Wednesday.
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9 Races to Watch in Illinois' 2020 General Election
Here’s a look at nine of the biggest races you should be watching across Illinois in the 2020 general election.
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9 Races to Watch in Illinois' 2020 General Election
Voting in the 2020 general election has already begun, with the coronavirus pandemic prompting millions across Illinois and the U.S. to vote by mail or cast their ballots early, ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
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Rep. Sean Casten Looks to Defend Seat From Jeanne Ives, Bill Redpath in Illinois' 6th District
In 2018, Rep. Sean Casten turned the 6th Congressional District blue for the first time in decades. Now, the freshman Democrat looks to defend his seat from a challenge by two candidates: Republican Jeanne Ives and Libertarian Bill Redpath, the former quite a familiar face in Illinois politics.
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Jeanne Ives Wins 6th District GOP Primary, Will Face Rep. Sean Casten in November
Rep. Sean Casten turned the longtime Republican stronghold in the western suburbs blue in 2018 – and now two Republicans are looking to take it back in the fall.
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Here's Who's Running for Governor of Illinois
As the race for Illinois governor continues to heat up, take a look at the candidates vying for the job.
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Madigan Thanks House for Work in ‘Epic Struggle' Over Budget
The Illinois House wrapped up its two-year session Tuesday with legislation to help the incoming governor, with House Speaker Michael Madigan praising lawmakers for persevering in an “epic struggle” over state spending with outgoing Gov. Bruce Rauner.
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Rauner Bids Adieu as Pritzker Prepares to be Sworn In at Springfield
As Governor Bruce Rauner reflects on his four years in office, J.B. Pritzker is preparing to be sworn in Monday in Springfield. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the details on the transition that’s already underway.
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Illinois Worker in Supreme Court Union Case Joins Think Tank
The Illinois worker behind the lawsuit that led to the U.S. Supreme Court decision that eliminated fees paid by nonmembers of public employee unions is joining the group that oversaw his case.
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Supreme Court Deals Big Setback to Labor Unions
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that government workers can’t be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, dealing a serious financial blow to organized labor.
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Pritzker Donates Another $7M to Campaign, Bringing Total to $76.5M
Democratic candidate for Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker gave his campaign committee another $7 million contribution, bringing the total amount of money he’s put into his effort to more than $76.5 million thus far.
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Pritzker Donates Another $30M to Campaign, Bringing Total to $106.5M
Democratic candidate for Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker dropped another $30 million dollars into his campaign, bringing the total amount of money he’s put into the race up to more than $106.5 million with more than five months to go before Election Day.
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Ives on Harvey: ‘Bankruptcy is The Only Way Out'
A state representative said Monday the embattled city of Harvey isn’t alone in its inability to meet the state’s pension demand–and it should strongly consider bankruptcy.
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Ives on Harvey: ‘Bankruptcy is The Only Way Out'
A state representative said Monday the embattled city of Harvey isn’t alone in its inability to meet the state’s pension demand–and it should strongly consider bankruptcy. Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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16th District Letter Suggests Divide in Illinois GOP
A letter mailed to Republicans in one Illinois district shows just how divided the state party is after the contentious primary.
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Pritzker, Rauner Win Primaries, Setting Stage for Battle of the Billionaires
The stage is set for the already-expensive race for Illinois governor to become the costliest gubernatorial election in U.S. history.
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Pritzker Downsizes Campaign Staff After Primary Victory
Within days of scoring a victory in the Democratic primary for Illinois governor, NBC 5 learned Wednesday that J.B. Pritzker has fired about a dozen campaign staffers.
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What to Expect in Illinois' Battle of the Billionaires
The battle of the billionaires is set, as Democrat J.B. Pritzker and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner will go head-to-head in November in Illinois’ top statewide race.
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Democrats Giddy About Odds of Retaking Illinois' Top Job
Democrats are giddy following Illinois’ primary about their chances of reclaiming the governor’s office from a GOP incumbent who barely survived his own nomination fight.
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Pritzker, Rauner to Square Off in November
It’s the battle of the billionaires. J.B. Pritzker and Bruce Rauner will go head to head in the race for governor in November, but first a developing story in the race for mayor of Chicago. Mary Ann Ahern reports.