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March 20

Video shows mother of three confronting alleged squatters after finding two strangers naked in her bed

A Chicago nursing student and mother of three says she found naked squatters in her bed, leaving her traumatized and fearing for her family's safety.

March 20

Slain Loyola Chicago student's family fumes over 'murder,' manhunt for masked gunman in attack near campus

The family of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman demands answers after she was shot and killed near campus in a seemingly random attack.

March 19

Squad-backed progressives hit with ‘cold shower’ as moderates win Illinois primaries

Progressive Democrats backed by Squad members suffered several primary losses to more moderate candidates in Illinois highlighting the Democratic Party's internal fight.

March 19

Masked gunman kills Loyola Chicago college student in shooting near campus; police hunt for suspect

Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman was gunned down near campus in Rogers Park early Thursday. The 18-year-old was walking with friends.

March 18

Progressive influencer erupts after Illinois primary loss, drops profane anti-Trump, -ICE rant

Progressive candidate Kat Abughazaleh delivered an expletive-filled concession speech after losing the Illinois Democratic primary, targeting President Donald Trump and ICE.

March 18

Blue-state Democrat on fast track to Senate defies Schumer

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic Senate primary race but vows not to support Chuck Schumer as majority leader in Washington.

March 17

Pritzker scores big: Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary in test of governor’s clout

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, backed by Gov. JB Pritzker, wins Democratic Senate primary, moving closer to becoming the fifth Black woman elected to U.S. Senate in history.

March 17

Former congresswoman wins primary to take back former suburban Chicago seat

Former Rep. Melissa Bean won the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 8th District, staging a comeback more than a decade after losing her suburban Chicago seat.

March 17

Democrat Patty García gains party’s nomination after controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent

Democrat Patty García glided to her party’s nomination for Illinois Congressional District 4 after a controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent Rep. Jesús “Chuy" García.

March 17

Illinois Republicans select Don Tracy in primary elections for Sen. Durbin's seat

Illinois Republicans chose their nominee for Dick Durbin's open Senate seat, setting up November showdown in traditionally Democratic-dominated state.