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| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about the March 17 primary for Illinois comptroller | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-about-illinois-comptroller-primary | Margaret Croke, Stephanie Kifowit, Holly Kim and Karina Villa are the Democrats vying to replace outgoing incumbent Susana Mendoza as the state comptroller. ### **What does the Illinois comptroller do?** The Illinois comptroller is the state’s chief financial officer. The office manages the state’s fiscal accounts, records all transactions, pays … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about state legislative races in Illinois' March 17 primary | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/illinois-statehouse-senate-house-elections-general-assembly-primary-what-to-know | A slew of candidates are facing off in the March 17 primary for Illinois General Assembly seats. Here’s a brief look at what’s at stake. ### What is the General Assembly? ### The Illinois General Assembly meets at the state Capitol in Springfield every January to debate and vote on … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about the 9th Congressional District Democratic primary race | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-9th-congressional-district-democratic-primary-race | A former journalist turned progressive social media creator, a suburban mayor and a state senator are leading a field of an astounding 15 Democrats vying for U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s seat in one of the most competitive races the state has seen in decades. Candidates include Kat Abughazaleh, Evanston Mayor … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about the Illinois Republican primary race for governor | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-illinois-republican-primary-governor-bailey-heidner-dabrowski-mendrick | Darren Bailey, Ted Dabrowski, Rick Heidner and James Mendrick are running for [ _the Republican nomination for governor_ ][20] to advance to a general election matchup with Gov. JB Pritzker, who is unopposed in the Democratic primary. ### So what? The Republican nominee will aim to prevent a third term … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary race | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-2nd-congressional-district-democratic-primary | U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly’s decision to launch a bid to replace outgoing Sen. Dick Durbin set up a contentious 10-person open race in the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary, including a political comeback attempt by former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller is leading fundraising in the … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about the Democratic primary race for Cook County assessor | https://www.wbez.org/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-democratic-primary-cook-county-assessor-fritz-kaegi-pat-hynes | The Democratic primary race for Cook County assessor comes at a fraught time, when residential property tax bills are rising fastest in predominantly Black neighborhoods on the South and West sides. It’s because the county’s tax burden is being shifted away from the economic center of the city — as … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about the open U.S. Senate seat to replace Dick Durbin | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-us-senate-primary-midterms-dick-durbin-seat | U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s announcement last year not to seek a sixth term sparked a high stakes political shuffle and a contentious open race among top Illinois Democrats to replace him. ### Who are the candidates? ### U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Steve … |
| View Article | 8:01 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about Illinois' 7th Congressional District Democratic primary | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-about-illinois-7th-congressional-district-democratic-primary | Richard Boykin, Kina Collins, Melissa Conyears-Ervin, Anthony Driver, David Ehrlich, Thomas Fisher, La Shawn Ford, Jason Friedman, Rory Hoskins, Anabel Mendoza, Jazmin Robinson, Reed Showalter and Felix Tello are running for the Democratic nomination to replace [ retiring U.S. Rep. Danny Davis ][2] in the 7th Congressional District, which stretches … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | WBEZ | What to know about Illinois' 8th Congressional District Democratic primary | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/17/what-to-know-about-illinois-8th-congressional-district-democratic-primary | Junaid Ahmed, Yasmeen Bankole, Melissa Bean, Sanjyot Dunung, Neil Khot, Kevin Morrison, Dan Tully and Ryan Vetticad are running for the Democratic nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in the 8th Congressional District, which is anchored in the northwest suburbs. ### So what? Krishnamoorthi is giving up the congressional … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | NBC Local | Buffalo Wild Wings can continue to call their wings ‘boneless,' judge rules | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/buffalo-wild-wings-can-continue-to-call-their-wings-boneless-judge-rules/3895455/ | _Editor's Note: The video in the above player is from a previous report._ Buffalo Wild Wings can continue to call their wings "boneless" even though they are "essentially chicken nuggets," an Illinois judge ruled Tuesday. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][12] WATCH HERE ][13] … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | NBC Local | How Rev. Jesse Jackson is being remembered at a Chicago school he once visited | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/how-rev-jesse-jackson-is-being-remembered-at-a-chicago-school-he-once-visited/3895509/ | Rev. Jesse Jackson always challenged young people to hope, dream big, and pursue excellence. At St. Sabina Academy, a Catholic school in the Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood, Rev. Jackson was a part of classroom discussion well before he passed on Monday. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | NBC Local | What is Progressive Supranuclear Palsy? Rev. Jesse Jackson battled rare neurological disorder | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/what-is-progressive-supranuclear-palsy-rev-jesse-jackson-battled-rare-neurological-disorder/3895310/ | While civil rights leader [ Jesse Jackson's ][7] cause of death has not been confirmed, he had battled Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a rare neurological disorder. Jackson first revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2017, but last year a spokesperson for Rainbow PUSH Coalition said Jackson was diagnosed … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | NBC Local | Girl, 10, dies from injuries sustained in DUI crash into partially frozen creek | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/girl-10-dies-from-injuries-sustained-in-dui-crash-into-partially-frozen-creek/3895528/ | A 10-year-old girl died on Monday from injuries she sustained after the driver of a pickup truck she was riding in crashed into a partially frozen creek in Kankakee County last week, authorities said. Another child was also critically injured in [ the crash ][4] , authorities said, and the … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | NBC Local | Is YouTube down? What to know as more than 350,000 users report website not working | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/is-youtube-down-what-to-know-as-more-than-350000-users-report-website-not-working/3895544/ | Hundreds of thousands of YouTube users in Chicago and around the country reported issues with the video sharing platform Tuesday evening. Reports of issues with the video sharing platform began popping up around 6:50 p.m. CT Tuesday, according to Downdetector. By 7:18 p.m., over 355,000 users had reported issues with … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Families mark somber anniversary of Chicago nightclub stampede | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/families-mark-somber-anniversary-chicago-nightclub-stampede | ![Families mark somber anniversary of Chicago nightclub stampede][1] #### [ Families mark somber anniversary of Chicago nightclub stampede ][2] On Tuesday, families affected by the E2 nightclub tragedy honored their loved ones who never returned home that night — a somber day in the city's history. #### The Brief * … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Electric affordability bill receives final approval from Indiana Senate | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/17/electric-affordability-bill-receives-final-approval-from-indiana-senate/ | One of the Indiana House’s priority bills officially passed both chambers of the legislature on Tuesday afternoon. State Rep. Alaina Shonkwiler, R-Noblesville, authored House Bill 1002, which would allow residential ratepayers to be placed on budget billing plans on July 1, and utilities will be prohibited from disconnecting low-income customers’ … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Trump administration’s latest funding threat: $128 million in highway dollars | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/17/trump-administrations-latest-funding-threat-128-million-in-highway-dollars/ | President Donald Trump’s administration — which within the last year has frozen or rescinded more than $2 billion in funds for Illinois infrastructure projects — is threatening to withhold even more money from the Land of Lincoln, this time in federal highway dollars. The U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | 10 facts about the Rev. Jesse Jackson and his connection to Chicago you might not know | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/10-facts-reverend-jesse-jackson-sr-chicago-connection | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][31] * [ Facebook ][32] * [ Bluesky ][33] * [ Email ][34] * [ Reddit ][35] * [ Flipboard ][36] The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights icon, died Tuesday at age 84. Jackson called Chicago home for decades, … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | IKEA announces plans to open small-format store in Chicago suburb | https://chicago.suntimes.com/money/2026/02/17/ikea-gurnee-furniture-small-format-store-chicago-suburb | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][21] * [ Facebook ][22] * [ Bluesky ][23] * [ Email ][24] * [ Reddit ][25] * [ Flipboard ][26] [ ![][27] ][28] We break down complex business news to help you understand how money moves in Chicago and … |
| View Article | 8 p.m. | February 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Could Cubs' Seiya Suzuki carry postseason momentum through WBC for a hot start to 2026? | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/02/17/could-cubs-seiya-suzuki-carry-postseason-momentum-through-wbc-for-a-hot-start-to-2026 | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] MESA, Ariz. — Seiya Suzuki, set to play center field for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic this … |