US Congress Politics
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Where 6th District Republicans stand on climate change, humanity's role in itJun 23, 2022 1:00 am - Most of the Republicans running for Illinois' 6th Congressional District seat said they believe humankind has a role in global climate change - but not all are convinced...
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Rep. Underwood's fundraising again tops Republican hopefuls' in 14th DistrictJun 22, 2022 1:00 am - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood significantly outraised and outspent her Republican rivals in Illinois' 14th Congressional District this spring, records show. Underwood, a Na...
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Most GOP candidates in 11th Congressional race light on campaign funds, records showJun 22, 2022 1:00 am - Most of the Republican candidates for Illinois' 11th Congressional District seat entered the last three weeks of the primary race strapped for campaign cash, records sho...
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Biking columnist offers his top 10 tips for safely cycling soloJun 21, 2022 6:00 am - Biking columnist offers his top 10 tips for safely cycling solo
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Suburban congressional candidate spent $18,810 of campaign money to charter jet for GiulianiJun 20, 2022 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the Kaspar campaign has paid the Kerik Group $25,000 for consulting work so far this year, based on information...
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Casten continues to lead among Democrats in 6th Congressional District fundraisingJun 20, 2022 1:00 am - As the primary races for Illinois' 6th Congressional District seat approach the finish line, incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove has been raising and spendi...
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English as national language? Border wall? 11th District Republicans discuss immigrationJun 17, 2022 5:15 am - Republicans running for Illinois' 11th Congressional District seat expressed varied stances on immigration policy reform and what to do about people already in the count...
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Troops at the polls and no early voting? How 6th District GOP candidates would tackle election integrityJun 17, 2022 1:00 am - One of the Republicans seeking Illinois' 6th Congressional District seat wants to eliminate voting by mail and early voting, while another said military troops or securi...
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Suburban representatives claim mutual funds - but no individual stocks - in new disclosuresJun 16, 2022 1:00 am - Congressional representatives serving the North, West and Northwest suburbs claimed pensions, mutual funds and even a teaching stipend among their assets and income on n...
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A 'hole in your heart': Rep. Casten and family release statement about daughter Gwen's deathJun 15, 2022 1:00 am - U.S. Rep. Sean Casten and his family on Wednesday released their first lengthy public statement since the death of his oldest daughter, Gwen. "There are no words to desc...