Illinois Senate Primary: Key Candidates Emerge
March 17, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via NBC 5 Chicago
With Sen. Dick Durbin retiring, Illinois' March 17 primary features a crowded field of 10 Democrats and 6 Republicans battling for his deep-blue seat. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton leads with Gov. JB Pritzker's endorsement and his deep pockets, pushing radical ideas like Medicare for all, a $25 minimum wage, and abolishing ICE. Reps. Read more about this...