Crowded Democratic primary emerges in Illinois’ 2nd District race to replace US Rep. Robin Kelly

Crowded Democratic primary emerges in Illinois’ 2nd District race to replace US Rep. Robin Kelly

The candidates are as varied as the Democratic Party itself: a legacy name shadowed by controversy, a big-money-backed moderate, a dyed-in-the-wool progressive and seven more. But the crowded field in the March 17 Democratic primary vying to represent the Illinois 2nd Congressional District agrees on much. They promise to expand health care access, recruit investment to the Southland and fight President Donald Trump with everything in them. Stil…