Stories by Nick Blumberg

“As much as Trump may want to redefine our country, we ARE a country of immigrants, and that’s what makes America great,” says Jan Schakowsky. Learn more about this candidate.

“The American dream is available to everyone. But it doesn’t come without hardship and sacrifice,” says Jitendra “JD” Diganvker. Learn more about this candidate.

“I’ll be an independent voice for our district – not a rubber stamp for any party or president,” says Sean Casten. Learn more about this candidate.

“I’ve worked with my party when it’s appropriate and I’ve stood up to my party when necessary to represent the district and our community values,” says Peter Roskam. Learn more about this candidate.

“I am your voice of reason in this world of chaos,” says Tom Hanson. Learn more about this candidate.

“I’m fed up with the status quo and politicians who divide us, promise us simple solutions, and deliver nothing,” says Dan Lipinski. Learn more about this candidate.

“We need solutions, not more politicians who think these are lifetime jobs,” says Thomas Rudbeck. Learn more about this candidate.

“The citizens of the first congressional district demand a representative that will meet with the president and share with him their concerns,” says Jimmy Lee Tillman, II. Learn more about this candidate.

“The treasurer should be an independent financial leader who represents the people of our state, not special interests,” says Mike Leheney. Learn more about this candidate.

“As a Libertarian I am the only independent choice – who better to watch the Democrats and Republicans than a Libertarian?” says Claire Ball. Learn more about this candidate.

“I’ve spent my political career working to keep taxes low and trying to reform Illinois’ pension crisis,” says Darlene Senger. Learn more about this candidate.

“If you like what I’ve done in less than two years, imagine what I can do in four,” says Susana Mendoza. Learn more about this candidate.

“I am offering a platform that considers all of your freedoms, all the time, and my only special interest is you,” says Steve Dutner. Learn more about this candidate.

“My opponent is a poster child for term limits and is seeking a record breaking sixth term, despite the fact that he has wanted to retire for a decade,” says Jason Helland. Learn more about this candidate.

“By returning to consumer driven markets, we will see healthcare costs go down,” says Bubba Harsy. Learn more about this candidate.

“You deserve an advocate who will be unafraid to make the tough choices and stand up to the career politicians in our state, and I will be that advocate,” says Erika Harold. Learn more about this candidate.

“I don’t think there’s been a time in America’s history when this position has been more important,” says Kwame Raoul. Learn more about this candidate.

“A lot of candidates say they want to be the mouthpiece for their party or their movement; I would like to be the earpiece,” says Sanj Mohip. Learn more about this candidate.

“I want to start fixing the problems in this state without putting the burden on the citizens of Illinois,” says Kash Jackson. Learn more about this candidate.

“You can’t overturn decades of mismanagement in just four years. We need another term to finish our fight for reform in Illinois,” says Evelyn Sanguinetti. Learn more about this candidate.

“This election isn't about Republican vs. Democrat. It’s about the people of Illinois vs. our corrupt political insiders,” says Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner. Learn more about this candidate.

“We need to lift up your voices, we need to bring people together to move our state forward,” says Juliana Stratton. Learn more about this candidate.

“We face big challenges, and under Bruce Rauner things have only gotten worse,” says JB Pritzker. Learn more about this candidate.

Democratic nominee for governor J.B. Pritzker answers questions from 70 Mikva Challenge high school students – some of whom will be first-time voters in November.

For years, Chicago’s police union has steadfastly defended Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke. Police union president Kevin Graham joins us with reaction to Friday’s verdict.

Campaigns are buying TV ads, web banners, and producing a wealth of videos for social media, and they’re using technology to target voting blocs with ever-increasing precision.