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.
Illinois Dailies for 3-17-26
Today’s Illinois Dailies features a massive proposed data center in Joliet, Illinois’ 7th Congressional District, and the 100-day homeless prevention challenge in Macon County.
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.
Iowa Dailies for 3-17-26
Today’s Iowa Dailies feature a period cup offer from the Emma Goldman Clinic in Iowa City, the new Rick Miller Library in Des Moines, and a lawsuit over medications.
News and Features
With Illinois primaries coming in March, disqualifications for some races and large fields for others
With Illinois’ primary elections just two months away, several would-be Democratic primary challengers in high-profile races have been disqualified, while two federal-level races are bursting with primary contenders.
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.
