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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, from left, and U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Jonathan Jackson hold a news conference at Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago on March 18, 2025, to discuss the impact of possible Medicaid cuts. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

US Rep. Jonathan Jackson not endorsing colleague Robin Kelly in her bid to succeed Dick Durbin in Senate

May 15, 2025 at 2:43 p.m.

US Rep. Robin Kelly said colleague Rep. Jonathan Jackson was endorsing her in US Senate race but Jackson's camp later said he was remaining neutral.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly of Matteson shown before speaking at the City Club of Chicago, recently announced that she is launching a Democratic primary campaign for Dick Durbin's Senate seat on May 12, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Congresswoman Robin Kelly embraces underdog status in bid to succeed US Sen. Dick Durbin

May 13, 2025 at 10:26 a.m.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is already facing two opponents expected to be flush with campaign cash in race to succeed US Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks from his ceremonial office after delivering his annual budget address on Feb. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker to testify before Congress on Illinois’ ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies

May 6, 2025 at 6:04 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker along with governors from New York and Minnesota will testify on their state's immigration policies before a House committee next month.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, 2nd, right, speaks to Rep. Lauren Underwood, 14th, and Rep. Bill Foster, 11th, on Feb. 17, 2025, at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago as Illinois officials gathered to oppose federal budget cuts to services. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

US Rep. Robin Kelly jumps into US Senate race to replace retiring Dick Durbin

May 6, 2025 at 6:35 p.m.

South suburban US Rep. Robin Kelly becomes the second candidate to enter what’s expected to be a crowded field to replace retiring US Sen. Dick Durbin.

Professor Emeritus Brian Diers checks on varieties of soybeans being grown for the Soybean Innovation Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on Feb. 14, 2025, in Urbana. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Facing closure from Trump cuts, U. of I. soybean lab gets temporary lifeline

April 28, 2025 at 5:59 p.m.

A U of I soybean research lab that faced closure after federal funding cuts got an anonymous donation that will keep it open another year.

People talk on the staircase at the Illinois Capitol building Feb. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker, lawmakers moving sluggishly on Illinois ethics law reforms despite uptick in convictions

April 28, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Since 2019, 11 now-former lawmakers have been convicted of crimes, but strengthening Illinois' ethical safeguards is not at the top of the Springfield agenda.

Edwin Muldrow stands behind the counter at his North Lawndale drugstore, Del-Kar Pharmacy, on April 14, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Illinois looks to rein in drug intermediaries over high costs, but legislation is unresolved and industry says the efforts are flawed

April 20, 2025 at 10:02 a.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker supports a proposal that would require pharmacy benefit managers to change how they do business.

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