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Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09 Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh announced today that her campaign has raised over $1,000,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, continuing a surge of grassroots support that has made her one of the strongest insurgent candidates in the country. As of December 10,…
DuPage County Board member Lynn LaPlante endorses Ruzevich for Illinois 6th Congress District in March 17, 2026 Democratic Primary Elected official Lynn LaPlante, Dupage County Board Member, announced her endorsement for Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich for the Illinois 6th congressional district. Lynn believes “Joey is a part of the new generation of leadership ready and…
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Transition Team Launches Resume Portal for New Administration Mamdani’s transition opens application process to receive applicants interested in serving in the Mamdani Administration Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team launched on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 the Transition 2025 resume portal for applicants of all experience levels to help build an administration of public…
Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Six Individuals on Charges of Impeding Federal Agent Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations Journalist and social media influencer Kat Abughazaleh responds to the indictments against her and others in protesting against ICE arrests in Chicagoland A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted six individuals for allegedly forcibly impeding…
Mayor Getty showcases “unity” in contrast to “deeply polarized” nation Lyons Mayor Chris Getty on Saturday, October 25th welcomed more than 500 people to a fundraiser and rally for the United Citizens Party, showcasing the community’s unity in contrast to the deep divisions of the nation’s political polarization. This is the 15th year of the breakfast…
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Mahnoor Ahmad runs for DuPage County Board seat By Ray Hanania Mahnoor Ahmad, who challenged ineffective Congressman Sean Casten in 2024 for the Democratic nomination, announced this week that she has filed for the office of the DuPage County Board seat in the 2nd District. Ahmad has a long history of public service and working…
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Kat Abughazaleh raises over $520,000 in Q2 of 2025 with more than $630,000 cash on hand for 2026 Democratic primary election In the second quarter of 2025, Kat Abughazaleh raised more than $520,000, bringing her total amount raised since launching her campaign to approximately $900,000, averaging $32 per donation from about 22,000 donors. Kat’s campaign…
Illinois 9th Congressional District News, Amiwala, Cohen and Andrew Bushra Amiwala, Jeff Cohen, and Phil Andrew discuss fundraising achievements in battle to suceed Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky in March 2026 Democratic election primary Momentum Grows as Bushra Amiwala Unites Youth Leaders, Faith Groups, and Local Advocates Behind Her Campaign SKOKIE, IL — Bushra Amiwala, candidate for Congress…
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