News

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to endorse for Senate, lending his political muscle – and likely some resources
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is backing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in what's expected to be a crowded field to succeed Sen. Dick ...
Communities rally to defend Native American mascots in Illinois bill dispute
School communities from Collinsville, Mascoutah and Granite City joined together at a rally on Sunday to oppose Illinois ...
Durbin Senate retirement opens door for big-name Democrats in solid-blue Illinois
Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Robin Kelly, and Lauren Underwood are among the expected contenders for the Senate seat.
Chicago Sun-Times4d
Senate race to replace Durbin boasts ‘at least a dozen’ serious contenders
Jim Vondruska/For Sun-Times Share The gloves are off in one of the most competitive Senate primary races Illinois has seen in decades. Expect Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi ...
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon appeals $4M dispute with state elections board
Senate President Don Harmon is appealing Illinois election officials’ assertion he accepted $4 million more in political cash ...
Newsweek4d
Who Might Run for Dick Durbin's Soon-to-Be Vacant Senate Seat?
Democrats shouldn't have much trouble holding the Illinois Senate race next year, as the state is solidly blue, having backed Harris by double digits last year due to the party's strength in ...