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What to know about the Illinois comptroller race between Bryan Drew and state Rep. Margaret Croke (opens the original)
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In the Illinois comptroller’s race, incumbent Susana Mendoza decided to put her efforts solely into the Chicago mayor’s race, leaving uncontested Republican Bryan Drew to face state Rep. Margaret Croke (D-12th) in the race for the state’s chief financial office. The Illinois comptroller is the state’s chief financial officer. The office manages the state’s fiscal accounts, records all transactions, pays bills and reviews all expenditures and contracts. The comptroller also chairs the State Emplo
What to know about the race for Illinois attorney general (opens the original)
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Former two-term 2nd Ward Ald. Bob Fioretti has a challenge on his hands in his run against Kwame Raoul, the Democratic incumbent Illinois attorney general since 2019, who won his last two elections by a more than 11-point margin. Much like its federal counterpart, the state attorney general’s role involves both advocacy and litigation on behalf of the state and its residents. This includes anything from consumer protection to working with legislators and managing statewide law enforcement. Raoul
What to know about the Illinois secretary of state race between Alexi Giannoulias and Diane Harris (opens the original)
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In recent years, Illinois’ statewide races have often been decided in the primaries. The 2026 secretary of state’s race is complicated by the fact that incumbent Alexi Giannoulias is also a frontrunner in Chicago’s 2027 mayoral election. If he wins both races, it would allow Gov. JB Pritzker to appoint a secretary of state for a full term. The office has nothing to do with diplomacy — instead, the state secretary of state is all about keeping records, like drivers licenses and voter registration
Photos: Jennie, Olivia Dean, Geese, Leon Thomas at Lollapalooza Day 3 (opens the original)
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Day 3 of Lollapalooza was delayed as heavy rains overnight pushed back the opening of doors until 3 p.m. Saturday as crews worked to clean up the grounds. Continuing this year’s theme of a female-forward lineup, Blackpink’s Jennie and British songstress Olivia Dean are headlining Saturday. Other artists on the day’s schedule include Geese, Ethel Cain, Leon Thomas, Clipse, Jae Stephens and Chicago’s own Ric Wilson. Here’s what we saw on Day 3 of Lollapalooza 2026:
Photos: The Smashing Pumpkins, HorsegiirL, Suki Waterhouse, Zara Larsson at Lollapalooza Day 2 (opens the original)
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On Day 2, fans were greeted with a forecast of heavy rain and a light sprinkle starting around 2 p.m. Plastic ponchos quickly became the day’s reigning fashion trend. But anticipation for the evening’s headliners — Charlie xcx and The Smashing Pumpkins — remained in tact judging by artist merchandise parading through the grounds. Bunny ears signaled fans of Slayyyter, the rising Missouri-born pop star, in the mix. Other artists on the day’s schedule include ‘Stranger Things’ star Finn Wolfhard;
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