Thursday, March 12, 2026

Nearly 60,000 people in suburban Cook County have already voted in Tuesday’s primary election, and another 52,000 have mailed in their ballots. Six Republicans are making their final cases to replace the seat currently held by Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, a seat that’s open for the first time in nearly three decades. Offering community college students extra support like tutoring and stipends can help them stay in school, but a new study by the University of Chicago finds that kind of help can also boost a student’s chance of getting a degree and earning a higher salary. Plus, we’re continuing our week-long look at some hot primary contests ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. Congressman Danny Davis is retiring, and 13 Democrats are competing to replace him.