Articles filed under Political Parties
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14th District GOP candidates say curbing government spending, overreach are top issuesFeb 16, 2026 1:35 pm - The Republicans running to represent Illinois’ 14th Congressional District cited financial issues among their top concerns.
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War or genocide? Schneider and Coghill clash over Israel-Gaza conflictFeb 16, 2026 1:35 pm - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and Democratic primary opponent Morgan Coghill are divided on Israel’s military action in Gaza, debating whether it’s a genocide or a war.
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GOP Senate candidates offer contrasting solutions to rising costs and economic challengesFeb 15, 2026 4:02 pm - Eliminating income taxes for young adults and incentivizing companies to prioritize hiring Americans are among GOP U.S. Senate candidates’ ideas for improving the economy and reducing costs.
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GOP congressional candidate’s 2001 theft case was dismissed and arrest was expunged, documents showFeb 15, 2026 4:00 pm - A Republican candidate in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District was arrested and charged with felony theft in Hawaii more than 20 years ago -- but the case subsequently was dismissed and the arrest was expunged, public records and legal documents show.
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Daily Herald endorsement: Darren Bailey in GOP gubernatorial primaryFeb 15, 2026 2:00 pm - Daily Herald opinion: Former state Sen. Darren Bailey earns our endorsement in the Republican primary for governor.
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Kane County sheriff candidates discuss plans for reducing crimeFeb 15, 2026 8:50 am - Kane County Undersheriff Amy Johnson and retired sheriff’s Lt. Salvador Rodriguez fielded questions about their campaigns for sheriff during a recent League of Women Voters forum at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.
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GOP candidate wins appeal and slot on 11th Congressional District ballots; DuPage halts early voting as resultFeb 13, 2026 11:04 am - An Illinois appellate court on Friday reversed lower decisions and ordered Republican congressional candidate Tedora M. Brown’s name to be added to 11th District ballots.
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52nd House Democratic hopefuls discuss immigration, Illinois TRUST ActFeb 13, 2026 9:11 am - Democratic 52nd District Illinois House candidates Erin Chan Ding and Maria Peterson have similar views on immigration enforcement and the Illinois TRUST Act.
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Many — but not all — 9th Congressional District Democratic candidates say abolish ICEFeb 12, 2026 2:43 pm - Many — but not all — of the Democratic candidates for Illinois’ largely suburban 9th Congressional District seat believe the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency should be abolished.
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Ukraine support key for GOP Senate candidates despite cost concernsFeb 11, 2026 9:13 pm - Most Republicans vying to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin contend U.S. support for Ukraine is crucial as it battles Russia, although some raised concerns about the cost.