Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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U.S. Rep. Bill Foster to hold town hall meeting July 29Jul 23, 2025 8:58 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville will hold a public town hall meeting July 29 in Aurora.
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Rep. Underwood has massive fundraising lead over GOP’s MarterJul 22, 2025 7:23 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville has a massive fundraising lead over the perennial Republican candidate hoping to unseat her in 2026, federal records show.
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Abughazaleh, Biss hold fundraising lead in crowded race to replace Schakowsky in CongressJul 19, 2025 12:15 pm - The race to succeed retiring Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the largely suburban 9th District may a crowded one — but front-runners are emerging.
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Rep. Schneider vastly outraising, outspending Democratic challengerJul 16, 2025 4:24 pm - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park is dramatically outraising and outspending his Democratic primary challenger, federal records show..
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Another Democrat announces campaign for Schakowsky’s congressional seatJul 16, 2025 11:28 am - The cast of candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat continues to grow.
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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.