Illinois
Signs of a Democratic ‘wave’ year in Illinois primary
March 21, 2018In a troubling sign for Republicans, turnout among Democrats increased 300 percent over 2014 and 30 percent over 2010.
Read moreNewman-Lipinski race highlights divide in Chicago Democratic ranks
March 16, 2018In Tuesday's 3rd District primary, it's Democrat vs. Democrat and union vs. union.
Read moreIllinois student targeted by “alt-right” after confrontation at anti-fascist rally
January 31, 2018The latest victim of the alt-right’s targeted harassment campaigns is Tariq Khan, a Ph.D. student in Illinois. After a provocative confrontation by Turning Point USA members, Khan could face a year in jail.
Read moreRacist bus company: “You won’t feel like you’re in China on our buses”
December 7, 2017Using coded language, Suburban Express promised customers a ride with "passengers like you," rather than Asian students.
Read moreIllinois’ Luis Gutierrez moves on from Congress, but not from struggle
December 4, 2017Gutierrez promised to continue organizing to defeat Trump and the GOP congressional majority.
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