Sunday, March 29, 2026
Sunday, March 29, 2026Sunday, March 29, 2026Sunday, March 29, 2026
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Primary Winners Pledge New Direction
Jonathan Jackson, Unopposed, Wins 1st Congressional District
Jonathan Jackson, Unopposed, Wins 1st Congressional District
Jonathan Jackson, Unopposed, Wins 1st Congressional District
By Naimah Latif
ON AIR Daily News
CHCAGO -New faces will likely grace the Congressional chambers in Washington after the November General election makes the selection of candidates in the Tuesday March 17, 2026 Illinois Primary Election a permanent choice..
Early voting for the Illinois primary election began on Monday March 2nd, and many polling places stayed crowded right up until election day, particularly in areas where local races were hotly contested.
Despite Weather Cold Snap, Voters Come Out Early To Polls
Jonathan Jackson, Unopposed, Wins 1st Congressional District
Jonathan Jackson, Unopposed, Wins 1st Congressional District
Chicago voters set a new early voting record, according to the Chicago Board of Elections. The Board said it received 188,057 votes during the early voting period, topping the city's previous 2018 record of 106,252.Out of all the early votes, 102,775 were cast at a polling place, while 85,282 were mail-in ballots.
Despite record breaking early voting totals, at the end of the day on Tuesday, only 26% of the cities more than 1.5 million registered voters actually voted in the primary election. Some voters still see primaries as not the "real" election and plan to parti\\cipate in the general election in November.
"They need to teach about the elections in some kinds of Civics class in high school, so people understand how candidates are selected to run in the General Election," one election judge observed.
PUSH Saturday Morning Forum Features Winners
Jonathan Jackson, Unopposed, Wins 1st Congressional District
The Saturday Morning Forum held at the National Headquarters of Rainbow PUSH was the gathering place for the winning candidates as well as the political strategists, who recognized that some candidates lost by the margin of disinterest and disillusionment expressed by many young voters who simply were not motivated to come to the polls.
Jonathan Jackson, unopposed Democratic candidate, easily won his race in the 1st Congressional District. Standing before a crowded auditorium at the Rainbow PUSH Saturday Morning Forum held March 21st, he invoked the memory of his late father, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., reminding citizens of the responsibility to stand agains the war in Iraq, saying, "Let us study war no more."
"Now the Department of Defense is asking us to appropriate to them $200 billion to continue to prosecute this reckless war," he revealed.
Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Race
Donna Miller Wins 2nd Congressional District
Former Lt. Governor Julioan Stratton declared victory over her opponents Raja Krishnamoorthi and former Congresswoman Robin Kelley in the race to represent the Democratic Party on the ballot in November to be elected Illinois Senator.
LaShawn Ford Wins 7th Cong. District
Donna Miller Wins 2nd Congressional District
Donna Miller Wins 2nd Congressional District
Former State Legislator LaShawn Ford now ascends to Congress to represent the 7th Congressional District in the seat vacated by longtime Congressman Danny Davis, to be on the ballot in the general election in November as the Democratic nominee.
Donna Miller Wins 2nd Congressional District
Donna Miller Wins 2nd Congressional District
Donna Miller Wins 2nd Congressional District
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller emerged victorious as Democratic nominee for the 2nd Congressional District, the seat vacated by Robin Kelley, in a crowded field of ten contenders, among them former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.
Selma Remembers 61st Bloody Sunday
Busloads From Minnesota and Chicago Head To Selma To Commemorate 61st Anniversary
SELMA, AL - Busloads of people from Minnesota and Chicago left Rainbow PUSH Headquarters in Chicago Thursday night March 5, 2026, bound for Selma, Alabama to March in the 61st commemoration of Bloody Sunday on Edmund Pettus Bridge. Members of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) came to Chicago from Minnesota, to continue the alliance of solidarity established when Chicagoans came to Minnesota to march in protest against ICE abuses of the immigrant communities. The symbolic march in Selma marked that historic day on Sunday, March 7, 1965, when more than 600 peaceful protest marchers, led by the then young activist John Lewis, attempted to cross the bridge to get to the State Capital of Montgomery to lobby for legislation enforcing African Americans' right to vote. The unarmed marchers were beaten with billy clubs and and tear gassed by Alabama State Troopers on orders of the then Governor of Alabama, George Wallace. The day became known as "Bloody Sunday." Each year this event is commemorated by a symbolic walk across the bridge, led by Civil Rights leaders. This year was the first time the commemorative walk was held without Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. among those leading the way. His youngest son, Yusef Jackson, President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH was there to walk in his place. Photo by Valerie Goodloe, Coverup Photos. See JUSTICE/LAW
Organization's Banner Honors Rev. Jesse Jackson
Coaitions of organizations, such as SCLC and Women's Oranizational Move,ent For Equalty Now, Inc. reminds America that the walk, while honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson, is also a demand to end all forms of violence in society. Photo by Valerie Goodloe, Coverup Photos.
Youth and Elders Cross The Historic Bridge
Edmund Pettus Bridge, the site of the violent beating of protesters on March 7, 1965, is now a symbol of triumph over segregation as hundreds cross the bridge to commemorate the 61st anniversary. Photo by Valerie Goodloe, Coverup Photos.
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Chicagoans Remember Historic Times At PUSH
Residents Line Up Early To Honor A Local and International Hero
Residents Line Up Early To Honor A Local and International Hero
Residents Line Up Early To Honor A Local and International Hero
Local and international press came early to 50th and Drexel in Chicago on Thursday, Februry 26, 2026 to capture the procession of Rev. Jackson's casket into the auditorium of the Rainbow PUSH National Headquarters while local residents lined the street, awaiting entry into the building, which officially opened to the public for viewing at 10:00am and continued until late evening. Viewing at PUSH was held again Friday., February 27th.
Photo by Naimah Latif/ON AIR DailyNews
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Brings His Family
Residents Line Up Early To Honor A Local and International Hero
Residents Line Up Early To Honor A Local and International Hero
Rod Blagojevich, former Illinois Governor, recalled his famous 1999 trip to Belgrade, Yugoslavia Kosovo with Rev. Jackson to help negotiations for the release of three U.S. soldiers captured during the Kosovo conflict. Mr. Blagojevich and his wife and daughters take a moment with photographers John L. Alexander and Stanley Muhammad after his Thursday afternoon interview on WVON radio at the Rainbow PUSH Headquarters. Photo by Naimah Latif/ON AIR DailyNews
Former Congressman Bobby Rush: From Panther To Politics
Residents Line Up Early To Honor A Local and International Hero
ON AIR Daily News Rporter and .Founder of The Harold Washington Foundation and The Peoples's March, Inc. captures a moment with former Congressman Bobby Rush on Thursday, February 27th, as Mr. Rush recalled his career from Black Panther to Politician, first as a Chicago Alderman then later elected as Representative for the 1st Congressional District., He spoke live on WVON Radio at Rainbow PUSH. Photo by Naimah Latif/ON AIR DailyNews
Father Michael Pfleger and Cardinal Blase J. Cupich Point Out Rev. Jackson's Impact on Church
Father Michael Pfleger and Cardinal Blase J. Cupich Point Out Rev. Jackson's Impact on Church
Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Catholic Church arrived at the PUSH Headquarters Thursday February 27th with Cardinal Blase Cupich and offered some insight on the powerful impact Rev. Jackson had on the church community and inspiring pastors to get actively involved in the fight for justice around the world. Photo by John L. Alexander/ON AIR DailyNews
Longtime Members Rev. Mitchell Hatch and Jerome "J.J." Jones Provide Support During Services
Father Michael Pfleger and Cardinal Blase J. Cupich Point Out Rev. Jackson's Impact on Church
Longtime Members Rev. Mitchell Hatch and Jerome "J.J." Jones Provide Support During Services
Many have been a part of the tireless army of workers and volunteers that helped make PUSH successful over the years. Rev. Mitchell Hatch and Jerome "J.J." Jones continue their support, helping the organization with the task of managing the many aspects of Rev. Jackson's Life Celebration activities. at PUSH all day Thursday and Friday. Photo by John L. Alexander/ON AIR DailyNews
Actor Leon Recalls Rev. Jackson's Influence on Performers and Entertainment Industry
Father Michael Pfleger and Cardinal Blase J. Cupich Point Out Rev. Jackson's Impact on Church
Longtime Members Rev. Mitchell Hatch and Jerome "J.J." Jones Provide Support During Services
Performing artist Leon shared a few words o insight with WVON Host Matt McGill as he came to pay his respects to Rev Jesse Jackson onThursday. a man whom he said had a major impact in the entertainment industry as he pushed for equity in pay and integration in the areas of management and production. Photo by John L. Alexander/ON AIR DailyNews
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