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GOP candidates in 11th District differ on Trump’s efforts to dismantle Education Dept.

GOP candidates in 11th District differ on Trump’s efforts to dismantle Education Dept.

During a joint interview Wednesday two of the Republican candidates for Illinois’ 11th Congressional District seat disagreed about President Trump’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Education Department.

 
Ukraine support key for GOP Senate candidates despite cost concerns

Ukraine support key for GOP Senate candidates despite cost concerns

Most Republicans vying to replace outgoing U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin contend U.S. support for Ukraine is crucial as it battles Russia, although some raised concerns about the cost.

 
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U.S. Rep. Casten’s fundraising overshadows challenger’s efforts

U.S. Rep. Casten’s fundraising overshadows challenger’s efforts

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten has a significant financial advantage over the first-time candidate trying to usurp him as the Democratic Party nominee in the 6th District.

 
8th District Democratic hopefuls debate ICE changes, Noem exit

8th District Democratic hopefuls debate ICE changes, Noem exit

The eight Democrats seeking to succeed Raja Krishnamoorthi in the 8th Congressional District recently debated their favored approaches to curbing what they agree is U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement exceeding its legal authority under President Donald Trump.

 
More than $12 million pouring into 9th Congressional District race

More than $12 million pouring into 9th Congressional District race

The Democratic primary in Illinois’ 9th District is the highest-priced congressional contest in the state.

 
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‘All of us want them to stay’: GOP governor candidates opine on Bears’ threats to go to Hoosier state

‘All of us want them to stay’: GOP governor candidates opine on Bears’ threats to go to Hoosier state

One candidate is concerned about tax breaks to the team hurting “everyday, ordinary Illinoisans.”

 
Should U.S. nationalize elections? GOP governor candidates speak up

Should U.S. nationalize elections? GOP governor candidates speak up

Contenders agree on giving feds access to Illinois voter registration info. “I don’t see a problem with it,” one says.

 
New state legislation targets data centers’ environmental impacts

New state legislation targets data centers’ environmental impacts

A coalition of environmental advocates Wednesday introduced state legislation to guard against impacts on natural resources and consumers’ wallets from future growth of data centers in Illinois.

 
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Illinois House hopefuls Peterson, Chan Ding spar over ethics

Illinois House hopefuls Peterson, Chan Ding spar over ethics

Democratic candidates for the 52nd District Illinois House seat clashed over ethics during a recent meeting with the Daily Herald editorial board.

 
Democrats seeking to replace Mendoza offer various approaches to comptroller’s job

Democrats seeking to replace Mendoza offer various approaches to comptroller’s job

Who wants to manage Illinois’ checkbook as the state faces growing financial uncertainty? Three state legislators and the treasurer of one of the state’s largest counties have raised their hand.

 

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