US Congress Politics
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Democratic hopefuls in 9th Congressional District divided on GazaFeb 02, 2026 8:21 pm - Many — but not all — of the Democratic candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat on Monday criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza, with some going so far as to accuse the nation of committing genocide. Others defended Israel’s treatment of Palestinian civilians.
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Trump urges House to vote quickly to end the partial government shutdown
Feb 02, 2026 8:00 pm - President Donald Trump implored the House on Monday to end the partial government shutdown, but neither Republicans nor Democrats appeared ready to quickly approve th...
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10th Congressional District’s Schneider, Coghill to meet in virtual forum Feb. 19Feb 02, 2026 11:41 am - The Democratic candidates running to represent Illinois’ 10th District in Congress will talk about the issues facing the nation Feb. 19 in a virtual forum.
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League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn hosts candidate forum for Illinois’ 6th District primaryFeb 02, 2026 11:30 am - The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn will host a moderated candidate forum for the Democratic candidates for the U.S. House District 6 on Feb. 6.
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Judge: GOP candidate shouldn’t be on 11th District ballots due to signature shortageJan 30, 2026 1:34 pm - The decision to keep a suburban Republican candidate off ballots in the 11th Congressional District was upheld Friday by a Cook County judge.
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Another 9th Congressional District candidate is putting campaign ad on TVJan 30, 2026 9:42 am - Bushra Amiwala is the latest Democratic candidate in the 9th Congressional District to put a campaign ad on TV.
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Minimum wage question highlights differences among Democrats in Senate raceJan 29, 2026 9:41 pm - Stratton backs $25 an hour, while Krishnamoorthi and Kelly support $17 an hour compared to current $7.25 federal minimum wage level.
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Congressional hopeful could learn Thursday if she’ll be on ballotJan 27, 2026 1:58 pm - Weeks after being disqualified from the upcoming primary ballot, a suburban congressional candidate soon could learn if her campaign still has life.
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Candidate’s supporters come together to knit, crochet for people in needJan 26, 2026 6:40 pm - Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh’s supporters came together Saturday to knit winter gear for needy people.
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Why pro-Israel lobbying group has been targeted by progressive candidatesJan 24, 2026 2:23 pm - A pro-Israel lobbying group has become a political target for progressive congressional candidates hoping to represent the North, West and Northwest suburbs.