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It’s official — Stratton declares candidacy for Durbin’s Senate seat

It’s official — Stratton declares candidacy for Durbin’s Senate seat

The lieutenant governor is expected to face a crowded field in the primary.

 
‘Time to pass the torch’: With Durbin not seeking reelection, here’s who could run.

‘Time to pass the torch’: With Durbin not seeking reelection, here’s who could run.

Sen. Dick Durbin will not seek re-election, setting off what’s likely to be a lively skirmish to replace him. Here’s some Democrats and Republicans eyeing the job.

 
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Amid retirement reports, Schakowsky says she’ll announce decision May 5

Amid retirement reports, Schakowsky says she’ll announce decision May 5

Veteran Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston on Wednesday said she hasn’t made up her mind about running in 2026 but will announce her intent soon.

 
Election officials from across the US meet to consider Trump's order overhauling election operations

Election officials from across the US meet to consider Trump's order overhauling election operations

State and local election officials from across the country are meeting Thursday to consider President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks major changes to how elections are run, the first time those in charge of the nation's voting will formally gather to weigh in on its implications.

 
‘I stared down the barrel of a gun’: Lawmakers focus on transit safety at hearing

‘I stared down the barrel of a gun’: Lawmakers focus on transit safety at hearing

CTA workers describe violence on the job, suburban, Chicago lawmakers listen amid transit reform churn.

 
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Hegseth had Signal messaging app installed on an office computer

Hegseth had Signal messaging app installed on an office computer

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the installation of Signal, a commercially available messaging app, on a desktop computer in his Pentagon office, said three peopl...

 
Trump signs executive orders targeting colleges, plus schools’ equity efforts

Trump signs executive orders targeting colleges, plus schools’ equity efforts

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has ordered sharper scrutiny of America’s colleges and the accreditors that oversee them, part of his escalating campaign to end what ...

 
Illinois scrambles to boost locally produced farm products after Trump’s funding freeze

Illinois scrambles to boost locally produced farm products after Trump’s funding freeze

Amid federal cuts to two food programs designed to strengthen statewide food systems, Illinois lawmakers are trying to help small farms by pushing two bills through the legislature that would reallocate state funds to purchase farm food locally and help poultry farmers sell more of their products directly to consumers.

 
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Big Ten university faculties push for defense compact against Trump

Big Ten university faculties push for defense compact against Trump

The proposed NATO-like alliance for the 18 schools would allow them to share resources in case the president targets one of their members.

 
Trump says Russia has made a ‘pretty big concession’ by stopping short of seizing all of Ukraine

Trump says Russia has made a ‘pretty big concession’ by stopping short of seizing all of Ukraine

President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to “STOP!” after a deadly barrage of attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital.

 

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