Adam Kinzinger, a conservative Republican who served in Congress from 2011-2023, but lost favor among Republican voters in his district and around the country after leveling harsh criticisms at former President Donald Trump, joined a handful of Republicans speaking at the Democratic National Convention.
Read MoreThe freshman Illinois Democratic congresswoman who won a rural, downstate congressional district that was gerrymandered to elect a Democrat in 2022 told her Democratic colleagues in Chicago Thursday that they need to learn how to sell their wins to their moderate and conservative neighbors.
Read MoreAs the host-state Governor of the Democratic National Convention who was under consideration for the Vice Presidential nomination two weeks ago, Governor JB Pritzker’s moment in front of the American political stage Tuesday lasted just eight minutes.
Read MoreIllinois Democrats kicked off the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a clear message: Democrats and unions need to work hand in hand to get out the vote.
Read MoreThe longtime spokesman for former House Speaker Michael Madigan says there was “absolutely not” any sign of possible corruption or inside dealing during his time working with the state’s longest-serving Speaker.
Read MoreThree top Illinois Democrats made their case for Kamala Harris and against Donald Trump on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Monday.
Read MoreThe message to Illinois Democrats on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was clear: fight, fight, fight to win.
Read MoreIf you didn’t already know Democrats in Illinois are full of confidence and maybe even a little hubris and that Republicans are divided underdogs, those stereotypes were fully exacerbated at this week’s Illinois State Fair.
Read MoreThe Illinois State Fair’s annual political days, currently Governor’s Day and Republican Day, typically have a higher profile in election years.
Read MoreWhen Bill Holland retired as Auditor General in 2015, he received one of the rarest send-offs in politics: bipartisan acclaim.
Read MoreIt appears Governor JB Pritzker was among finalists still under consideration for Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate until at least late in the weekend, sources say, potentially even until Monday.
Read MoreUnited States Senator Dick Durbin set off a new round of speculation about his political future Monday, claiming he hadn’t made up his mind about running for a sixth-term in the U.S. Senate in two years.
Read MoreGovernor JB Pritzker signed legislation Monday ending the state’s tax on groceries, but it is expected to pull tens of millions of dollars out of municipal budgets, leaving local officials with the decision of how to close the hole.
Read MoreFormer Governor Jim Edgar, a Republican, is once again bucking his party and says he will vote for Democrat Kamala Harris for President in November, a move he is calling a “vote against” GOP nominee Donald Trump.
Read MoreA group of House Democrat staffers attempting to form a union are shooting back at an effort by House Speaker Chris Welch to have their lawsuit seeking recognition of the union dismissed.
Read MoreTensions appear to be growing between Governor JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and his largest lobby of supporters, the Chicago Teachers Union.
Read MoreIn the wake of the fatal police killing of unarmed Springfield resident Sonya Massey by a Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy earlier this month, the Speaker of the Illinois House isn’t ruling out further legislation on police reform.
Read MoreGovernor JB Pritzker continued to play coy through the weekend on speculation he was interested in serving as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate and denied he had spoken with her campaign.
Read MoreMultiple Republican insiders say they’re concerned the GOP is squandering its chance to pick up the state’s only competitive congressional seat in November.
Read MoreA top Illinois Democrat says Governor JB Pritzker is “very interested” in serving as Vice President.
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