US Congress Politics
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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.
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Another 9th Congressional District candidate turns to TVJan 21, 2026 6:19 pm - Another Democratic candidate for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat has turned to television to promote his campaign.
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Davis, Rice try to differentiate themselves at debate in 8th Congressional District GOP primaryJan 21, 2026 5:26 pm - Two of the four balloted candidates in the Republican primary for the 8th Congressional District seat being vacated by Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi aimed to differentiate themselves at a debate that allowed them to question each other in Schaumburg Tuesday.
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Upcoming debates set for 8th Congressional District primariesJan 16, 2026 1:08 pm - More debates are planned in the coming weeks for both the Democratic and Republican candidates vying for the 8th Congressional District seat.
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Seven Democratic candidates for 8th District congressional seat face off at forumJan 16, 2026 1:00 pm - Seven of the eight candidates in the Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi debated issues ranging from the economy to foreign policy at National India Hub in Schaumburg Thursday.
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Democrat drops out of 5th Congressional raceJan 16, 2026 12:32 pm - A candidate challenging veteran U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley for the Democratic nomination in the largely suburban 5th District has withdrawn.
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Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers
Jan 15, 2026 7:24 am - Two senators from opposite parties are joining forces in a renewed push to ban members of Congress from trading stocks, an effort that has broad public support but has repeatedly stalled on Capitol Hill.
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Bruce Leon drops out of 9th Congressional race, endorses Phil AndrewJan 14, 2026 8:49 am - Entrepreneur Bruce Leon has formally withdrawn from the 9th Congressional District race and endorsed a rival candidate.