Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary in Illinois with 39.8% of the vote, defeating two other Black women candidates, and if she wins in November, she could become the sixth Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate.
Juliana Stratton’s Victory Signals a New Era for Black Women’s Leadership
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Illinois governor’s race will be a rematch in 2026 as Bailey wins
In the Illinois primary elections, Croke leads the Democratic comptroller race, while Giannoulias and Raoul face challengers in the Secretary of State and Attorney General races, respectively, and the GOP did not have a candidate for Treasurer.
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Juliana for Illinois statement on Illinois U.S. Democratic Primary victory
Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton’s victory in the Illinois U.S. Senate Democratic Primary has shown that Illinois is ready for bold leadership that will stand up to Donald Trump and put working people at the forefront.
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OP-ED: Stop Corporate Consolidation Silencing Local Media Voices
Local media organizations are urging the FCC to reject the proposed Nexstar-TEGNA merger, which would result in excessive corporate consolidation, reduced newsroom diversity, and increased retransmission fees for consumers.
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Hyundai Translead to create nearly 2,500 Jobs to Joliet area
Hyundai Translead announced a $450 million investment to establish a new trailer manufacturing facility in Illinois, creating nearly 2,500 new jobs in the state.
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Books for Women’s History Month by various authors
Women’s History Month is a great opportunity to learn about the lives of other women and girls through books, such as “Mystery Driver: The Story of Alice Johnson and the First Soap Box Derby”, “From the Fields to the Fight”, and “The Six Queens of Henry VIII”.
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Romeoville participates in Water Conservation Challenge
Romeoville residents are encouraged to participate in the Wyland Water Conservation Challenge from April 1-30 to conserve water and compete against other cities for prizes and the Grand Prairie traveling trophy.
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Manley hosts Judge Collette Safford at Legislative Advisory Committee for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
State Rep. Natalie Manley hosted a meeting of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Legislative Advisory Committee to discuss guardianship with Will County Circuit Judge Collette Safford, and to identify areas where policy solutions could help the over 70,000 grandparents raising grandchildren in Illinois.
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Legislation to prevents hidden fees on electronic tax returns
State Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar is supporting legislation to prohibit income tax returners from charging a separate fee for returns filed electronically, ensuring Illinoisans can file their taxes without hidden costs.
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