Articles filed under US Senate
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Political roundabout: Duckworth’s Senate pick, GOP on JB’s future, Dems plan a human chainMay 06, 2025 6:46 pm - Here’s a snapshot of developing political stories from the suburbs and beyond.
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Robin Kelly enters U.S. Senate primaryMay 06, 2025 8:38 am - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly touts her advocacy against gun violence as she launches into a primary battle for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dick Durbin.
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It’s official — Stratton declares candidacy for Durbin’s Senate seatApr 24, 2025 8:12 am - The lieutenant governor is expected to face a crowded field in the primary.
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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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Who are the top federal campaign donors from Illinois?Sep 08, 2024 9:00 pm - The nearly $72 million a Lake Forest billionaire and his wife have contributed to federal candidates and groups this election cycle is significantly greater than any other Illinoisans’ donations, data from an independent research group shows.
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Uihleins spent more than $1 million on DeSantis’ presidential campaign in fall — will they now back Trump?Feb 20, 2024 5:20 pm - A billionaire couple from Lake Forest who are among the nation’s top Republican donors gave more than $1 million to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ failed bid for the presiden...
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New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy announces run for U.S. Senate seat in 2024Nov 15, 2023 12:00 am - TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Wednesday launched a bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in next year's contest. Her candidacy, annou...
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Government shutdown averted with little time to spareSep 30, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open with ...
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The Dianne Feinstein they knew: Women of the Senate remember a tireless fighter and a true friendSep 30, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - When Washington Sen. Patty Murray received a call early Friday morning that Sen. Dianne Feinstein had died, she immediately started calling her fellow femal...
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Where local members of Congress went on lobbyist-funded tripsSep 25, 2023 5:30 am - Six members of the congressional delegation serving the North, West and Northwest suburbs took trips abroad last year funded by special interest groups, federal document...