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Tight race for Casten in southwest suburbs, other Democratic incumbents fare well in early returns

In a district Joe Biden won by 10 points in 2020, Sean Casten was locked in a virtual tie with Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois US House races feed into Washington power balance

Illinois' newly redrawn 17th district will be one of the U.S. House election races to watch Tuesday as rookie candidates battle to fill the vacancy left by retiring Democratic Rep. Cheri Bustos

The Independent UK

President Joe Biden stumps for Rep. Lauren Underwood in Illinois, says Republicans pose threat to Social Security and Medicare

CHICAGO — President Joe Biden stumped for suburban Democrats in Joliet on Saturday, part of a final weekend campaign visit to what has been a reliably blue state that underscored national Democratic concerns that Republican gains in several races could give the party control of Congress on Election Day.

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Biden, in Joliet to bolster Rep. Lauren Underwood, calls Medicare, Social Security critics ‘idiots’

The president spoke at an elementary school gymnasium while stumping for Illinois congressional Democrats ahead of Tuesday’s crucial midterm elections.

Chicago Sun-Times

Republicans appear better positioned than ever ahead of midterms

History shows that the president’s party typically loses seats in midterm, and Democrats seem likely to follow that pattern

The Guardian - US

Biden in Illinois to stump for Underwood, Casten; ‘not buying’ that Democrats headed for midterm losses

Speaking in Rosemont, the president ticked off his administration’s signature legislative achievements on infrastructure, climate and lowering the cost of prescription drugs,

Chicago Sun-Times

Transmission impossible

We can't adopt clean energy without more long-distance power lines. Congressional gridlock is getting in the way

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In campaign swing, Biden focuses on incumbent Democrats

President Joe Biden’s travel itinerary for his last big campaign swing before the midterm elections reveals his defensive stance in the campaign’s closing days

The Independent UK

President Biden, Vice President Harris headed to Chicago area to stump for Democrats in closing days of campaign

CHICAGO — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will both make appearances in the Chicago area in coming days to try to shore up Democratic congressional candidates’ election chances in Tuesday’s midterm elections.

Chicago Tribune

Dolton voters’ key concerns, America’s pandemic baby bump and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Suburban Democrats spend big to hold two U.S. House seats in newly redrawn districts: ‘We are running to win’

Democrats Lauren Underwood and Sean Casten flipped Republican seats to blue four years ago. But now, Republicans Scott Gryder and Keith Pekau are aiming to flip them back to the red team.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago-area congressional Democratic candidates lead in fundraising, new FEC reports show

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., once again is the champion fundraiser in the delegation, with $11.6 million cash on hand as of Sept. 30.

Chicago Sun-Times

Economy and Society, October 11, 2022: Louisiana treasurer announces plan to divest state funds from BlackRock

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

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US Rep. Sean Casten says his teen daughter died of sudden cardiac arrhythmia

CHICAGO — U.S. Rep. Sean Casten’s 17-year-old daughter died in June of sudden heart failure in the family’s Downers Grove home, the congressman said Friday.

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U.S. Rep. Sean Casten’s 17-year-old daughter died of cardiac arrhythmia, family says

Gwen Casten had just spent the evening with friends before going home. Then she “went to bed and didn’t wake up,” the Casten family said.

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 39

September 15, 2022

The Independent UK

Suburban Chicago library cancels drag bingo event ‘due to threats’

The Downers Grove Public Library expresses its disappointment over the cancellation, but says “it is our responsibility to keep you safe”

Los Angeles Times

Climate crisis hawks have questions about energy policies in Democrats’ new plan

WASHINGTON — Climate crisis hawks are raising significant questions about Democrats’ emerging legislative deal to address healthcare, energy and taxes, a potential roadblock to swift passage of a key portion of President Biden’s agenda.

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 29

Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition

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Breaking down election administration laws enacted in 2022

Welcome to the Thursday, June 30, Brew.

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Casten defeats Newman in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District

Sean Casten defeated Marie Newman and Charles Hughes in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District on June 28, 2022. Casten and Newman are members of the U.S. House of Representatives running for re-election in the same district due to redistricting.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sean Casten handily defeats Marie Newman in 6th Congressional District primary

“I just got off the phone with Sean and congratulated him on winning this race,” Newman told supporters. “I know some people will not like it, but we need to unite.”

Roll Call

Democrats back Casten over Newman in Illinois’ 6th District - Roll Call

Two-term Rep. Sean Casten beat freshman Rep. Marie Newman in the Democratic primary in Illinois' 6th District.

WEKU

There are key primaries in New York, Oklahoma, Colorado, Illinois and Utah today

New York governor's race and two incumbent vs. incumbent contests are among some key primaries on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

US House: Boebert primary, runoffs, incumbent vs. incumbent

Six states are holding congressional primary elections, primary runoffs or special elections on Tuesday

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