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Illinois AG Kwame Raoul Heads Coalition of Attorneys General Opposing Trump Executive Order as Unconstitutional
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul co-leads a coalition opposing a Trump executive order viewed as retribution against a law firm.
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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 ...
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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.
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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 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 ...
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Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won't seek reelection to a 6th term in 2026
Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday he will not seek ... It was Douglas, who lost election to a fourth term in 1966, who once mistakenly called him “Dick,” a nickname Durbin adopted.
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 ...