US Congress Politics
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GOP House hopefuls cite immigration, gerrymandering among top issuesMar 08, 2026 4:35 pm - The Republicans running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat cite immigration and gerrymandering among their top campaign issues.
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Most Democrats in 9th Congressional race cite affordability as top issueMar 07, 2026 4:37 pm - Most of the Democratic candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat believe the rising cost of living is the greatest issue facing constituents.
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GOP race for 14th Congressional seat features experienced candidatesMar 06, 2026 6:10 pm - The race for the Republican nomination in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District features two men with elected experience — but one has far more than the other.
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Dan Tully: 2026 candidate for 8th Congressional DistrictMar 04, 2026 3:10 pm - Dan Tully is a Democratic candidate for the 8th Congressional District.
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Senators clash over an Iran war resolution as Congress' first vote on the conflict draws near
Mar 04, 2026 2:52 pm - The Senate is headed toward a vote Wednesday on President Donald Trump's decision to embark on a war against Iran, an extraordinary test in Congress for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy.
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‘A moment of high danger:’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates speak on Iran warMar 03, 2026 6:26 pm - As the nation plunges deeper into conflict with Iran, Democratic front-runners seeking to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin weighed in on the spiraling situation.
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Early voting kicks into high gear as more polls open across the suburbsMar 02, 2026 6:13 pm - The primary election is still a couple of weeks away, but those looking to put campaign season in their rear-view mirrors until fall hit the polls Monday as widespread early voting opened across the suburbs.
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Awisi Bustos: 2026 candidate for U.S. SenateFeb 28, 2026 10:26 am - Awisi Bustos is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.
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Jimmy Lee Tillman: 2026 candidate for U.S. SenateFeb 28, 2026 4:30 am - Jimmy Lee Tillman is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate.
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R. Cary Capparelli: 2026 candidate for U.S. SenateFeb 28, 2026 4:00 am - R. Cary Capparelli is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate.