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Crain's Chicago Business3d
Durbin's retirement sets off a stampede — and a massive generational shift in Illinois politics
Dick Durbin’s announcement today that he will not seek a new term in the 2026 elections will bring a generational shift ...
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces Senate run
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton announced she will run for U.S. Senate next year on Thursday morning. If she ...
Independent Journal Review4d
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Ramps Up National Profile For Possible Presidential Bid
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expanding his national profile and generating buzz around a potential 2028 presidential ...
Illinois lawmakers debate federal voter legislation along with Illinois bills
Illinois lawmakers are weighing in on federal legislation that would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Illinois voting advocates worry for bill requiring citizenship proof to vote
“Republicans claim that the SAVE Act makes it illegal for non-citizens to vote, but federal law already prohibits ...
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon appeals $4M dispute with state elections board
Senate President Don Harmon is appealing Illinois election officials’ assertion he accepted $4 million more in political cash ...
Crain's Chicago Business3d
Jan Schakowsky won't seek re-election to Congress: report
Schakowsky, a Democrat who has represented a swath of the North Shore since 1999, confirmed to Politico that she expects to ...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to endorse for Senate, lending his political muscle – and likely some resources
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is backing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in what's expected to be a crowded field to succeed Sen. Dick ...