2nd Senate debate: Democrats talk fighting Trump, restoring trust in government
Differing opinions on the federal minimum wage rate injected a new division into race.
Juliana Stratton
Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate primary heats up over ICE
Much of the first debate centered on immigration enforcement.
‘365 days of chaos’: Illinois Democrats reflect on 1st year of Trump’s 2nd term
The governor and attorney general each held news conferences on Tuesday.
PAC supporting Stratton’s Senate candidacy launches long-awaited ad
A lapse in federal disclosure requirements briefly grounded the effort.
After fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, Illinois Democrats seek Kristi Noem’s impeachment
Video footage contradicts the federal government’s narrative of the shooting.
Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths
Illinois’ 2025 maternal mortality report highlights higher mortality rates and racial disparities in care.
How Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates plan to address economic issues
The top three Democrats running for U.S. Senate have released economic plans.
Durbin defends shutdown vote, says it wasn’t coordinated with Schumer
In defending his vote to end the shutdown, he denied coordinating with U.S. Senate Minority Leader Schumer
Key Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over shutdown vote — again
Top Illinois Democrats oppose plan to end federal government shutdown and push party leaders to hold out for health care ...
Illinois lawmakers approve state-specific vaccine guidelines, punt on gambling bill
State-specific vaccine guidelines included among two-dozen bills passed during fall veto session.
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