'You Should Be Outraged': Candidates Sound Alarm on Stealth AIPAC Meddling in Illinois [View all]

https://www.commondreams.org/news/progressives-aipac-illinois

“They’re using shell organizations to try to crush progressive candidates in secret,” said the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. “We can’t let them get away with it.” - Greg Casar (D-Texas)

While Pro-Israel DFMI PAC announced it's contributions to candidates around the country, in Chicago AIPAC hid it's contributions through dark money PACs 'Elect Chicago Women' and 'Affordable Chicago'. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/secret-money-roils-democratic-primaries-rcna257433

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) withdrew her endorsement of Chicago-area congressional candidate Donna Miller last week specifically because of her acceptance of AIPAC contributions. https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/19/jan-schakowsky-withdraws-endorsement-donna-miller-aipac-funding-00789507

AIPAC is quickly becoming radioactive.