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Pritzker scores big: Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary in test of governor’s clout
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, backed by Gov. JB Pritzker, wins Democratic Senate primary, moving closer to becoming the fifth Black woman elected to U.S....
NYT Pips hints, answers for March 18, 2026
The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.
Establishment Democrats fend off far-left influencer in primary to succeed Rep Jan Schakowsky
Fifteen Democrats were vying in a primary to replace longtime Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 18, 2026
Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.
Former congresswoman wins primary to take back former suburban Chicago seat
Former Rep. Melissa Bean won the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 8th District, staging a comeback more than a decade after losing her suburban Chicago seat.
Gilded Age townhouse sells for $34.5 million in NYC, ending 2 sisters' heated bankruptcy battle
A fashion heiress and her sister, both in their 80s, fought 6 years to keep a 1901 townhouse. Its bankruptcy sale, for $34.5 million, closed Tuesday.
Democrat Patty García gains party’s nomination after controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent
Democrat Patty García glided to her party’s nomination for Illinois Congressional District 4 after a controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent Rep. Jesús “...
Illinois Republicans select Don Tracy in primary elections for Sen. Durbin's seat
Illinois Republicans chose their nominee for Dick Durbin's open Senate seat, setting up November showdown in traditionally Democrat-dominated state.
Imperfect Women’s first two episodes are now available on Apple TV
Apple just released the first two episodes of its new psychological thriller starring Kerry Washington (Ray), Elisabeth Moss (The Invisible Man), and Kate Mara...
As 2028 buzz builds, Pritzker draws Republican challenger in showdown for Illinois governor
Gov. JB Pritzker, who aims to make history as the first Democrat to win three terms as Illinois governor, learns which Republican he'll face off against in this...
Pittsburgh police officers accused of ignoring ICE agents’ struggle with suspect
Pittsburgh police allegedly told to stand down as ICE agents struggled with suspect during detention attempt. Chief launches investigation into the claims.
Pentagon responds to Anthropic suit arguing the company is a 'substantial risk' to national security
In a Tuesday filing, the Department of Defense argued that Anthropic's refusal to accept the government's contractual terms is not protected speech.