Tina Sfondeles

Although the numbers are in Stratton's favor in blue Illinois, she says she's not taking anything for granted. Tracy says he's running to “bring a voice and bring hope” to Republicans in the state.

Patty García, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia's former chief of staff, faces independent candidate and Lyons Mayor Chris Getty, Republican candidate Lupe Castillo and Ed Hershey, the Working Class Party candidate, in the race for the 4th Congressional District.

Some of the lobbyists who gave to her campaign funds work for firms that lobby Illinois' state government, overseen by her political ally and benefactor, Gov. JB Pritzker. Some of the lobbyists work for firms that lobby Congress and other arms of the federal government.

Alexandros Paporakis, 19, spent years planning a mass shooting and had been targeting the temple for two months, according to prosecutors.

The Illinois State Board of Elections on Thursday evening said the Chicago office received a “suspicious envelope,” spokesman Matt Dietrich said. It marks one of dozens of letters that were sent to congressional offices and state election offices across the country.

Stratton has been linking Tracy to President Donald Trump's policies, as Tracy labels Stratton a "socialist" on Chicago billboards. Watch the debate on WTTW's YouTube channel, streaming at 8 p.m. CST.

Rep. Mike Quigley called it “another effort to scare and intimidate elected officials, public servants, and voters.” The congressman, along with Reps. Jan Schakowsky, Brad Schneider and Robin Kelly also reported being sent the letters last week.

Pritzker is taking out $40 million from his vast personal wealth to boost candidates in contentious races, and building coalitions with Democrats across the country, including in 2028 early primary states. “It's a terrific strategy,” says former presidential candidate Howard Dean.

Gov. JB Pritzker is honorary chair of the PAC that was launched in September and vowed to spend $15 million to help Democrats in districts that President Donald Trump had previously won.

All of the chatter comes as Canal Edge LLC — a company owned by White Sox minority owner Justin Ishbia — released plans in September for a mixed-use development called The Railyards, which would move the Chicago White Sox to the South Loop.