Illinois

Signs of a Democratic ‘wave’ year in Illinois primary

March 21, 2018 By John Bachtell

In a troubling sign for Republicans, turnout among Democrats increased 300 percent over 2014 and 30 percent over 2010.

Newman-Lipinski race highlights divide in Chicago Democratic ranks

March 16, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

In Tuesday's 3rd District primary, it's Democrat vs. Democrat and union vs. union.

Illinois student targeted by “alt-right” after confrontation at anti-fascist rally

January 31, 2018 By Michelle Zacarias

The 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.

Racist bus company: “You won’t feel like you’re in China on our buses”

December 7, 2017 By Michelle Zacarias

Using coded language, Suburban Express promised customers a ride with "passengers like you," rather than Asian students.

Illinois’ Luis Gutierrez moves on from Congress, but not from struggle

December 4, 2017 By John Bachtell

Gutierrez promised to continue organizing to defeat Trump and the GOP congressional majority.