New Illinois Republican Party chair hopes for ‘JB fatigue’ in tough midterm
Grogan says Republicans will focus on Illinois-centric issues in 2026
Tag: Barack Obama
‘A home for hope’: Obama Presidential Center christened in grand opening ceremony
Four presidents and countless celebrities attended the ceremonial opening.
A look inside new Obama museum ahead of its Juneteenth official opening
The Obama Presidential Center will open on Juneteenth with interactive exhibits, community spaces and a museum dedicated to the presidency ...
Durbin warns of deep divisions in farewell address to Illinois lawmakers
Durbin delivered what was billed as a farewell address, reflecting on his record in office and urging state lawmakers to ...
Barbara Flynn Currie, 40-year veteran of Illinois House, trailblazer for women in Springfield, dies
Former Illinois House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, who served 40 years in the General Assembly, died Thursday at 85.
Stratton’s Jesse Jackson endorsement claim creates last-minute campaign turmoil
The family of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson pushed back Monday on a claim by Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s Senate ...
Pritzker part 3: Governor says Illinois ‘prepared’ if feds ramp up immigration crackdown
Gov. JB Pritzker told Capitol News Illinois he’s unsure if the Trump administration will follow through on its once-promised spring ...
Appeals court weighs release of immigration detainees to electronic monitoring
The court is weighing whether roughly 400 immigrants arrested during Midway Blitz should be released to electronic monitoring.
Election lawyers, Obama alumni renew Illinois redistricting reform push
Since 2014, several efforts at redistricting reform on the state level have failed.
Trump pardons Blagojevich 5 years after commutation cut prison time short
President Donald Trump pardoned ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Monday night. Blagojevich 8 years in prison after being convicted for corruption-related ...
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