EP 04: Change on the Horizon for the 7th District

Join Mike & Zoe on a in-depth look into what could be in store for the historical 7th congressional district of Chicago.

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February 25, 2026
Candidates for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District seat sit onstage during a crowded candidates’ forum at Collins High School in North Lawndale on Jan. 27. The event, moderated by the Westside Branch NAACP, drew residents eager to hear from contenders ahead of the March 17 primary election to succeed longtime U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis. | MICHAEL ROMAIN
An important moment in our city’s future is approaching: March 17, Primary Election Day. Mike and Zoe discuss the legacy of political figures from Illinois’ 7th congressional district, the candidates hoping to shape its next chapter, and what it takes to stand up to a white supremacist political order.

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