Articles filed under Political Parties
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Seven Democratic candidates for 8th District congressional seat face off at forumJan 16, 2026 1:00 pm - Seven of the eight candidates in the Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi debated issues ranging from the economy to foreign policy at National India Hub in Schaumburg Thursday.
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Democrat drops out of 5th Congressional raceJan 16, 2026 12:32 pm - A candidate challenging veteran U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley for the Democratic nomination in the largely suburban 5th District has withdrawn.
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Bruce Leon drops out of 9th Congressional race, endorses Phil AndrewJan 14, 2026 8:49 am - Entrepreneur Bruce Leon has formally withdrawn from the 9th Congressional District race and endorsed a rival candidate.
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Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It’s narrow and has little room for errorJan 14, 2026 6:11 am - Senate Democratic leaders believe they have a path to winning the majority in November, though it's one with very little wiggle room.
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Congressional candidates to meet in four forumsJan 13, 2026 8:47 pm - Candidates in two largely suburban congressional districts will debate the issues facing the nation in upcoming public forums.
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Bailey talks Bears stadium as GOP gubernatorial candidates pile on PritzkerJan 13, 2026 8:23 pm - Giving millions in taxpayer dollars to the football team’s owners is a tough call for political candidates but so is watching the Bears become Hoosiers.
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Biss takes on ICE in new congressional campaign commercialJan 13, 2026 2:34 pm - Democrat Daniel Biss is the latest congressional candidate to bring his message to TV sets across the 9th District.
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After a one-week break, Leon resuming campaign for 9th Congressional seatJan 09, 2026 1:26 pm - Congressional candidate Bruce Leon has decided not to withdraw from the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Jan Shakowsky in the 9th District.
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Forum for 9th Congressional candidates set for ThursdayJan 09, 2026 12:46 pm - Democratic candidates for Illinois’ mostly suburban 9th Congressional District seat will appear in a public forum Thursday.
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GOP congressional candidate falls one signature short, removed from ballotJan 08, 2026 12:44 pm - A suburban congressional candidate’s name was struck from upcoming primary ballots Thursday after a state panel determined her nominating petitions fell one signature short of requirements.