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Daniel Biss (D), the mayor of Evanston, Ill., who is running for Congress, went on a “handful of dates” with a former student while teaching at the University of Chicago in 2004, his campaign disclosed on Monday just as voters prepared to head to the polls. The revelation came after Megan Wachspress
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Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., topped political newcomer Kat Abughazaleh, a first-time candidate who ran as an unapologetic progressive in the race to succeed longtime incumbent Jan Schakowsky.
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The suburban Chicago mayor, who has criticized Israel, will succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
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Pro-Israel, AI, and crypto groups saw mixed results across Illinois as outside interests sought to snatch up open seats that favor Democrats.
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The former representative is poised to return to Congress after defeating more progressive candidates in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 8th district.
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Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller defeated the former lawmaker in his attempt to return to Congress after more than a decade.
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