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‘I’ve done this my way’: Durbin reflects on decision to retire

By Ben Szalinski
Apr 24, 2025 6:31 pm - Standing on his backyard deck Thursday — the same place where he declared his 1996 candidacy for U.S. Senate — Illinois’ senior Sen. Dick Durbin reflected on his decision to retire after four decades in Congress.
Amid retirement reports, Schakowsky says she’ll announce decision May 5

By Russell Lissau
Apr 23, 2025 3:38 pm - Veteran Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston on Wednesday said she hasn’t made up her mind about running in 2026 but will announce her intent soon.
‘Time to pass the torch’: With Durbin not seeking reelection, here’s who could run.

By Marni Pyke and Russell Lissau
Apr 23, 2025 10:41 am - Sen. Dick Durbin will not seek re-election, setting off what’s likely to be a lively skirmish to replace him. Here’s some Democrats and Republicans eyeing the job.
Political newcomer outraised U.S. Rep. Schakowsky in 9th District last quarter, records show

By Russell Lissau
Apr 20, 2025 9:00 pm - As Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston decides whether to seek a 15th term in 2026, a political novice already is campaigning for the 9th District seat.
At Foster town hall, concerns over Social Security, tariffs – and if Democrats wants to impeach Trump again

By Claire O'Brien
Apr 18, 2025 8:12 am - In front of a generally friendly crowd in red McHenry County, U.S. Rep. Bill Foster explained Democrats’ “calculation” on whether to impeach President Donald Trump again.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought stocks hit hard by Trump tariffs during the market meltdown

By BERNARD CONDON
Apr 11, 2025 9:13 am - NEW YORK (AP) — As stocks tanked on tariff fears, Marjorie Talylor Greene showed her faith in the president not just with words but dollar bills. The Republican congressw...
Rep. Bill Foster’s town hall at McHenry County College sold out but livestream planned

By Claire O'Brien
Apr 07, 2025 11:24 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster is hosting a town hall on April 16 at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. Foster’s town hall at Luecht Auditorium is sold out, but a spokesperson for Foster said there are plans to livestream the event.
Raoul rules out bid for U.S. Senate

Apr 05, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois AG reveals he's not interested in running for Senate if Durbin retires - says he can do more to oppose Trump from his current office.
Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance?

By MIKE CATALINI
Apr 01, 2025 9:15 am - In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening, setting a historic mark to show Democrats’ resistance to President Donald Trump’s sweeping actions.
Circuit panel says Trump can enforce ban on some refugee admissions

David Nakamura
Mar 25, 2025 4:10 pm - A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump can partially enforce a refugee ban while a legal fight over his executive order is adjudicated in the c...

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