Ray LaHood, former GOP congressman and Obama’s transportation secretary, named head of Edgar Fellows program
Program founded by former Gov. Jim Edgar promotes bipartisan leadership in Illinois government.
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Humbled by personal tragedy, Republican Darren Bailey resumes his quest for Illinois governor
Two months after four family members died in a helicopter crash, Darren Bailey is rebuilding his life and his campaign for the GOP nomination for Illinois governor.
Christkindlmarket seeks to shorten lines, appeals to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for increased capacity
Chicago’s festive Christkindlmarket may be in jeopardy after Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration placed space requirements on the event this year.
US Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi adds to labor backing in Senate race with endorsement from Teamsters joint council
It is the 10th endorsement the five-term congressman from Schaumburg has gained from labor in his campaign to replace retiring US Sen. Dick Durbin.
Senate President Don Harmon faces new challenge over near-$10M campaign finance fine
Libertarian-leaning Liberty Justice Center has filed a complaint regarding Illinois Senate President Don Harmon’s collecting millions of dollars for his campaign committee.
US Sen. Dick Durbin says controversial shutdown vote could highlight partisan divisions on health care
Illinois' retiring senior senator also acknowledged backing a Republican-led measure ending the nation’s longest government shutdown could exacerbate divisions between Democratic Party progressives and moderates.
Illinois Democratic Senate hopefuls target President Donald Trump’s immigration policies at labor forum
At Illinois AFL-CIO and Chicago Federation of Labor forum, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly each blamed Trump for voter concerns over affordability.
Supreme Court weighing Mississippi mail-in ballot case that could have major impact on Illinois voting laws
Conservatives want mail-in ballots to be counted no later than Election Day. Illinois allows ballots postmarked or certified by Election Day to be counted up to 14 days after the...
Republican Darren Bailey to continue bid for Illinois governor after crash that killed son, family members
In a video that touched on his evangelical faith and encouragement he got from President Donald Trump, GOP governor candidate Darren Bailey said he was staying in the race despite...
US Sen. Dick Durbin defends GOP-backed vote to end government shutdown amid harsh party criticism
Illinois' senior senator, Dick Durbin, defended his decision Monday to cross party lines and endorse a GOP plan to end the nation’s longest government shutdown.