Illinois Dailies for 3-19-26: Light the Way Soiree, Midwest Food bank, La Shawn Ford victory
A weekend soiree by Trans Up Front Illinois, a donation to the Midwest Food Bank, and La Shawn Ford’s Congressional primary victory are the subject of today’s Illinois Dailies.
Illinois Dailies for 3-18-26
Today’s Illinois Dailies are about Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton’s win in the U.S. Senate Democratic primary race, gender equity in CPR, and the Homes for Good proposal to help inmates re-entering society.
Iowa Dailies for 3-19-26: Rob Sand news, Norwalk data center, tobacco tax support
Norwalk’s support for a data center, Rob Sand for governor news, and a proposed tobacco tax are the focus of today’s Iowa Dailies.
Iowa Dailies for 3-18-26
Today’s Iowa Dailies are about two LGBTQ+ sports leagues inviting registrations, a bill that would ban kratom, and Decorah-based singer-songwriter Namoli Brennet’s album release party in Decorah March 21.
More Dailies
Quad Cities Dailies for 3-20-26: LGBTQ+ sports leagues, Twisted Bokay and Not Plain Jane, Bobby Stansberry and Mary’s on 2nd
Twisted Bokay and Not Plain Jane celebrate shared space, Bobby Stansberry and Mary’s plan to bow out, and sand volleyball and kickball registration is open from Out Sports Quad Cities and Pride in Motion. It’s the debut Quad Cities Dailies, for 3-20-26.
This Date in History
March 3 in History: freed slaves receive government aid, Time magazine starts, King beating triggers riots, more
Freed slaves receive government aid. The first-ever march for women’s right to vote takes place. America receives its first national forest. The beating of Rodney King sparks riots. It’s This Date in History for March 3.
Commentary
ANALYSIS: ‘David Hogg effect’ hits Iowa with Democratic primary contests of Peters v Croken in Davenport, Smith v Gaines in Des Moines
Adam Peters in Davenport and Cody Smith in Des Moines WERE Democrats primarying Democrats and examples of the “David Hogg effect” hitting Iowa. Smith’s incumbent opponent, Ruth Ann Gaines, has since announced she will retire rather than seek re-election.
