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A total of 21 candidates filed their petitions to compete for U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s (D-Evanston) congressional seat.

17 Democrats, 4 Republicans file for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District primaries

November 6, 2025

While Election Day was silent for Illinois on Tuesday, political candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District flocked to Springfield from Oct. 27 to Nov. 3 to file their petitions for ballot access....

A woman in a red jacket holds her fists in the air in front of microphones, surrounded by people holding posters with an immigration hotline on them.

Local Democrats, Trump administration officials clash over Halloween immigration enforcement in Evanston

November 3, 2025

In the wake of federal immigration enforcement activity in Evanston on Halloween, local politicians have condemned the agencies involved — the latest clash in a growing dispute between the federal administration...

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Congressional hopefuls debate Democratic messaging, party future in primary forum

October 22, 2025

Hundreds of voters, political activists and members of the media overflowed from an Oakton College conference room to meet the candidates behind one of Illinois’ most competitive congressional primaries...

Yalinbas: The first Gen Z official is right in our backyard

Yalinbas: The first Gen Z official is right in our backyard

October 1, 2025

In conversations about politics, it’s easy to generalize and compare politicians: “Who’s the next AOC?” or “Who’s the next Zohran Mamdani?” I envy New Yorkers who have leaders who genuinely...

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Evanston congressional candidate Miracle Jenkins drops out of race, endorses Bushra Amiwala

September 22, 2025

Evanston native Miracle Jenkins suspended his campaign for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, endorsing Skokie-based candidate Bushra Amiwala in a campaign missive Sunday afternoon. Jenkins is...

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