For some elected officials, this holiday carries with it some additional importance with an election next year.

Nearly two dozen incumbent members of Congress are not seeking reelection, with many choosing instead to run for governor in their respective states.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is already facing two opponents expected to be flush with campaign cash in race to succeed US Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois.

As he competes for Illinois’ open Senate seat, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) is hoping that the state’s sizable Jewish ...

Stratton, who announced her Senate bid April 25, has the backing of her boss, Gov. JB Pritzker, and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth ...

A former U.S. congresswoman is not supporting her soon-to-be ex-daughter-in-law's run for Senate to replace longtime Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL).

Congress marches toward President Donald Trump’s July 4th deadline to get the “big, beautiful bill” to his desk.

A 16-year-old died and a Detroit police officer was wounded Thursday night in a shooting on the city’s east side, officials ...

Democrats and Republicans in Congress say potential cuts to rural hospitals poison President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget bill.

As Senate Republican leadership strive to advance the bill, local Illinois lawmakers and health officials have strongly opposed it. They warn the proposed multibillion dollars in Medicaid cuts ...