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Melissa Bean, Jennifer Davis battling in 8th district Congressional race (opens the original)
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The race to replace Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in Illinois’ 8th Congressional district pits a former member of Congress against a political newcomer. Former Rep. Melissa Bean was swept from office as part of a backlash against Democrats in the wake of the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, but she’s hoping to return to Washington more than 15 years after her extremely narrow defeat to Joe Walsh. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The district, which includes parts of West Dund
Early voting begins in several Chicago-area suburbs. Here are some races to watch (opens the original)
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Early voting began in several Chicago-area counties Thursday, leaving suburban voters the option to cast their ballots for the Nov. 3 midterm election. There will be several races to watch as voters in numerous counties prepare to vote and not all counties begin Thursday. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Under Illinois state law, early voting can begin as soon as 40 days before the election, and nearly every county in the Chicago area will begin allowing voters to cast ballots on T
Trump's $5,000 ‘dividend' offer sparks intense criticism, questions of legality (opens the original)
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After President Donald Trump suggested American taxpayers could receive a $5,000 check if Republicans retain control of Congress, economists are criticizing the offer while some officials are even questioning its legality. The president made the comments during a speech Wednesday at a Republican convention in Dallas. The Republican Party is facing a tough fight to maintain control of both chambers of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, and while some dismissed the offer as a stunt, there
Pritzker, Bailey trade barbs over governor's trip to Texas for midterm RNC (opens the original)
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s trip to Texas this week is doing nothing to quell speculation about potential White House ambitions, and GOP nominee Darren Bailey is blasting him for the trip. Both Pritzker and Bailey are in the Lone Star State this week as Republicans gather for a first-of-its-kind midterm Republican National Convention. Bailey says he has been meeting with Republicans from around the country to hone the party’s agenda for the November election, while Pritzker is traveling to the s
White Sox ‘completely unaware' of Amtrak plans for Bridgeport facility (opens the original)
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The Chicago White Sox have issued a statement saying they were “completely unaware” of the extent of a proposed Amtrak maintenance facility in the Bridgeport neighborhood. That facility, which would be constructed just to the west of Rate Field, would open up space along the Chicago River in the South Loop, where soon-to-be White Sox majority owner Justin Ishbia would potentially build a brand-new ballpark for the team when its lease expires in Bridgeport. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever y
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