Articles filed under Political Parties
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U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky endorses Daniel Biss to succeed her in 9th DistrictJan 07, 2026 9:35 am - Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has endorsed fellow Evanstonian Daniel Biss as her successor in the 9th Congressional District.
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Laura Fine launches TV ad in bid for 9th congressional seatJan 06, 2026 1:02 pm - Congressional candidate Laura Fine on Tuesday announced her first TV commercial for her 9th District campaign -- and the story it tells is a very personal one.
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Trump tries to rally House GOP as the party's majority narrows but meanders along the wayJan 06, 2026 10:05 am - President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his actions during the Capitol riot five years ago, joked about being liberal-minded to win the votes of transgender people and mocked a predecessor's use of a wheelchair while delivering a meandering speech to House Republicans as the party enters a critical election year facing a razor-thin majority in the House.
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Uber-wealthy Illinoisans already spending big on 2026 campaignsJan 03, 2026 9:26 pm - Some uber-wealthy Illinois residents already have spent millions to get their preferred candidates elected in 2026.
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Des Plaines’ Cochran sworn in as state representative for 55th DistrictJan 02, 2026 2:24 pm - Des Plaines resident Justin Cochran is the new state representative for the 55th District, Democratic leaders have announced.
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Saying backers ‘lost their nerve,’ Democrat halts campaign in 9th Congressional DistrictJan 02, 2026 12:44 pm - Democrat Bruce Leon has halted his congressional campaign in the largely suburban 9th District.
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley raising cash for possible Chicago mayor runDec 26, 2025 1:15 pm - U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley has been raising money for a possible mayoral campaign in Chicago.
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Candidate forum for 8th Congressional District Democratic primary set for Jan. 15Dec 26, 2025 11:42 am - A live forum for the eight candidates in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District seat currently held by Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg has been scheduled for Jan. 15 in Schaumburg.
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Why three congressional candidates could be booted from the ballotDec 23, 2025 3:56 pm - Three congressional candidates will find out next month if they’ll appear on March 2026 primary ballots.
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State Sen. Hills delivers donated goods to food pantriesDec 22, 2025 4:39 pm - Republican state Sen. Darby Hills of Barrington Hills and her staff have delivered food, toiletries and other items to eight food pantries in her 26th District.