Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Why the races to succeed Krishnamoorthi, Schakowsky in Congress are packedJul 15, 2025 6:42 am - The announcements that Democratic U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Jan Schakowsky would not run for reelection to their suburban districts created a deluge of hopefuls seeking to succeed them in 2026.
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‘We can’t fill the gap’: Food pantries say they can’t overcome federal cutsJul 10, 2025 6:55 pm - State and local governments may have to pick up the costs of feeding the hungry to make up for federal cuts, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten said Thursday during a roundtable discussion in Geneva.
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U.S. Rep. Schneider to hold town hall gathering July 19Jul 08, 2025 2:18 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park will hold a town hall meeting with interested constituents at 2 p.m. July 19 in Lake Forest.
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‘Deeply offensive:’ Democrats decry benching of EPA employees as political payback by GOPJul 07, 2025 6:34 pm - U.S. Rep Sean Casten demands local EPA employees disciplined after criticizing the Trump administration be returned to work. Stratton’s war chest grows and bipartisan cheers for bill cutting prescription costs.
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Duckworth asks IRS why on-time taxpayers are getting late noticesJul 01, 2025 6:09 pm - The IRS asks for patience after Illinoisans who paid their taxes by April 15 are facing late payment notices and fees.
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Republican state lawmaker won’t run for Congress in 14th District after allJun 30, 2025 9:46 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville has one fewer potential Republican challenger to worry about in 2026.
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Skokie attorney joins race for Schakowsky’s congressional seatJun 25, 2025 6:42 pm - A Skokie civil rights attorney is the latest candidate to announce a 2026 campaign for the congressional seat now held by veteran U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
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Diplomacy needed in Israel-Iran conflict, Schneider says after Middle East trip — but he won’t rule out U.S. military actionJun 20, 2025 1:15 pm - The ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran forced U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and three other American lawmakers to cut short a trip to the Middle East.
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Illinois lawmakers identified in notes kept by Minnesota assassination suspectJun 17, 2025 7:00 pm - The copious records of the suspect in the killing of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman include the names of U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski of Peoria.
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Rep. Schneider traveling to Middle East despite Israel’s attack on IranJun 13, 2025 12:03 pm - A congressional delegation to the Middle East that will include U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park will not be deterred by Israel’s attack against Iran, a spokesperson said.