Mayor Daniel Biss announced his latest round of endorsements in his bid for the open seat of Illinois’ 9th Congressional District in an X post Thursday, which featured 18 Evanston-area community leaders, including some currently-elected officials. The list boasts the names of five sitting Evanston councilmembers: Alds. Krissie Harris (2nd), Shawn Iles (3rd), Jonathan Nieuwsma...| The Daily Northwestern
Amid billowing rumors of a potential 2028 presidential bid, Gov. JB Pritzker announced he will seek a third term in a social media video Thursday morning. “I love this state, and it’s the honor of my life to serve as your governor, to help lead through the most challenging times and celebrate the most joyful...| The Daily Northwestern
Skokie-native Bushra Amiwala announced her campaign for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District in a Monday morning news release. Amiwala, a Gen Z politician and activist, will seek the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston), who announced her retirement last month. “This campaign is rooted in a belief I’ve held since the very first...| The Daily Northwestern
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston), a stalwart of Illinois Democratic politics and a progressive voice on Capitol Hill since the late 1990s, announced Monday she will not seek a 15th term as representative for Illinois’ 9th District, drawing the curtain on a congressional tenure that has spanned over a quarter century. The announcement came during...| The Daily Northwestern
