Articles filed under Political Parties
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Democrats far outspent GOP rivals in suburban U.S. House races — none more than Raja KrishnamoorthiFeb 08, 2025 12:45 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi spent nearly $5 million on his 2024 re-election campaign, more than any other suburban House candidate.
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What will happen to McConchie’s campaign cash after he leaves office?Feb 01, 2025 12:30 pm - State Sen. Dan McConchie can’t keep his campaign cash after he resigns Sunday -- but Illinois law says he doesn’t need to give it away yet, either.
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Applications open for 26th Senate District seatJan 31, 2025 4:07 pm - Suburban Republican Party leaders are accepting applications for the soon-to-be-vacant 26th Senate District seat.
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State Rep. McLaughlin lobbies for McConchie’s Senate seatJan 28, 2025 6:05 pm - State Rep. Martin McLaughlin said Tuesday he is interested in filling the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dan McConchie.
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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launching PAC to help potential Senate bid if Durbin does not run againJan 27, 2025 1:09 pm - Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launched her Level Up PAC on Monday, positioning herself to run for the U.S. Senate next year if Sen. Dick Durbin chooses not to seek reelection.
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An ‘unwavering’ public servant: Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie resigningJan 27, 2025 10:33 am - Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods will resign effective Feb. 2.
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Lara Trump to appear at fundraiser hosted by McHenry County GOPJan 20, 2025 11:40 am - Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump and the former co-chair of the Republican National Committee, is set to appear at a fundraiser for the McHenry County GOPAC.
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Michael Madigan rests his case against federal racketeering claims; closing arguments set for next weekJan 16, 2025 5:09 pm - Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan’s legal team rested their case Thursday, hoping to convince jurors that prosecutors overreached by bringing a historic racketeering conspiracy claim against the man once considered Illinois’ most powerful politician.
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Some suburban reps plan to skip Trump’s inaugurationJan 15, 2025 4:52 pm - Several members of the suburban delegation to Congress won’t attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday.
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Stephens named to leadership post in state HouseJan 15, 2025 7:22 am - State Rep. Brad Stephens, a Republican from Rosemont, has been appointed assistant house minority leader for the 104th General Assembly.