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fromAxios
1 week ago

House Democrats fail to quash internal revolt on vote to condemn Chuy Garcia

A resolution expresses disapproval of Representative García for withdrawing his reelection bid, enabling his chief of staff to be the only primary candidate.
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Trump administration charges influencer and congressional candidate over ICE protests

Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old Palestinian American Democratic congressional candidate in Illinois, was indicted for allegedly conspiring to impede and assault ICE officers during a protest.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump's ICE targets Chicago amid objections from mayor, Illinois governor

Illinois and Chicago officials defended sanctuary policies as DHS/ICE launched an enforcement operation linked to a suspected DUI fatality involving an undocumented suspect.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

JB Pritzker Fires Back at Trump's Threat to Arrest Runaway Texas Dems: Our State Troopers Protect Everybody'

Pritzker stated, "They're grandstanding. There literally is no federal law applicable to this situation none. They can say that they're sending FBI."
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fromSFGATE
4 months ago

5 Key Takeaways: Major Insurer's Homeowners Rate Hike a Signal of Things To Come

State Farm raises homeowners insurance rates by 27.2% in Illinois, citing climate-related losses and rising construction costs.
fromChicago Sun-Times
4 months ago

State Rep. Hoan Huynh joins crowded race to replace Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky

"My story is a story of a refugee from the rice fields to Springfield. But it's also a story that's similar to a lot of immigrants and refugees in this district."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Retirement

Dick Durbin won't seek re-election after nearly three decades in US Senate

Senator Dick Durbin will not seek re-election in 2026, marking the end of his nearly 30-year Senate career.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
SF politics

Dick Durbin, second-ranked Senate Democrat, says he's retiring after five terms: 'It's time to pass the torch'

Senator Dick Durbin announces he will not seek re-election in 2026, focusing on passing the torch to new Democratic leaders.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Dick Durbin, second-ranked Senate Democrat, says he's retiring after five terms: 'It's time to pass the torch'

Senator Dick Durbin announces he will not seek re-election in 2026, focusing on passing the torch to new Democratic leaders.
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