SHOCKING: 3 - What They Never Told You

Sean Casten fundraising haul: $2 million banked beats rival Marie Newman’s $552,510 balance

The latest fundraising numbers and analysis for the big Illinois congressional races.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2022

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 16 (March 31, 2022)

Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition

Ballotpedia · Mar 31, 2022

Biden signs Emmett Till anti-lynching bill: Rep. Bobby Rush championed measure for years

“Lynching is not a relic of the past,” said Vice President Kamala Harris.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2022

U.S. Senate must pass anti-lynching bill

New law would aid hate-crime prosecutors while acknowledging lynching’s role in enforcing racist political and social order.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2022

State Sen. Jacqueline Collins launches run for Rep. Bobby Rush seat: backed by pastor Michael Pfleger

Collins is one of 17 Democrats registered with the FEC for the 1st Congressional District seat Rush will be vacating after 15 terms.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2022

Jonathan Swain kicks off bid to succeed Rep. Bobby Rush in jammed Democratic primary

Swain’s campaign said he kicks off his bid having raised just over $200,000 from about 75 donors — with the war chest giving him a potentially meaningful running start.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2022

Jonathan Jackson, the son of Rev. Jesse Jackson, kicks off Congress bid in crowded Democratic primary

"I feel very much prepared," said Jackson. "I’ve traveled the world with my father. I’ve seen greatness. I’ve been in the room."

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2022

Jonathan Jackson, son of Rev. Jesse Jackson, jumps in crowded primary for Rep. Bobby Rush seat

Jackson joins an increasingly crowded Democratic primary.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 29, 2022

Jonathan Jackson, son of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, enters race for Bobby Rush’s congressional seat

CHICAGO — Jonathan Jackson, a son of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, announced Friday his intention to seek the Democratic congressional nomination for the congressional seat being vacated when U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush retires at the end of his term.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 29, 2022

Lightfoot slams Republicans running for governor over making Chicago crime a campaign issue

"Vilifying the economic engine of your state just strikes me as a really foolhardy strategy," Mayor Lori Lightfoot told the Chicago Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2022