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Super PACs Fuel Illinois Democratic Primaries Amid Controversy

2/5/2026

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Unknown-source super PACs are funding Illinois Democratic primaries ahead of March 17 elections.
New groups Elect Chicago Women and Affordable Chicago Now launched ads for Laura Fine (candidate) and Donna Miller.
Candidates accuse American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) of backing the PACs, but no direct evidence links them.
Fine defends her Israel stance as Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss and progressive commentator Kat Abughazaleh challenge her connections to right-wing donors.

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Unknown-source super PACs are funding Illinois Democratic primaries ahead of March 17 elections.
New groups Elect Chicago Women and Affordable Chicago Now launched ads for Laura Fine (candidate) and Donna Miller.
Candidates accuse American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) of backing the PACs, but no direct evidence links them.
Fine defends her Israel stance as Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss and progressive commentator Kat Abughazaleh challenge her connections to right-wing donors.