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

Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections — where Republicans look to maintain control of both the Senate and House of ...

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.

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

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

A dozen current or former House members have already launched bids for 2026 Senate or governor races, and more are weighing ...

The Congressional Black Caucus held a press briefing today to speak out against Donald Trump's "one big beautiful bill." ...

Both Democratic U.S. senators from Arizona, along with the rest of the chamber's Democrats, voted against the Trump-backed ...

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

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

Politicians still have time to throw their hats into one of the rings, but here are the top candidates for several US House districts next year in Illinois.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle react to passage of the Republicans' so-called "Big ...