Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. Resigns
Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. has resigned: a spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner confirms he has received Jackson's letter of resignation.
View ArticleRobin Kelly Wins Big, Replacing Congressman Jackson
Illinois’ Second Congressional District has a voice again. Democrat Robin Kelly easily beat five opponents in the special election to fill former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.’s U.S. House seat. The...
View ArticleCongress Reacts to President's Syria Speech
Congress members – like most of the world -- appear to be taking a “wait and see” stance on Syria.
View ArticleLeaders Make Business Case For Immigration Overhaul
Leaders from across Illinois are becoming more vocal about their desire for Congress to approve an immigration overhaul. Staying outside of the political debate, mayors and university officials have a...
View ArticleCongressman Hultgren On Omnibus Spending Bill
It looks like Congress can avert a government shutdown, as tomorrow’s deadline to approve a spending bill approaches. Northern Illinois Congressman Randy Hultgren says there’s still a lot to pull...
View ArticleFormer Wisconsin Congressman Remembered As Peace Advocate
Former U.S. Representative Bob Kastenmeier has died at the age of 91. The Wisconsin Democrat was an early and staunch opponent of the Vietnam War.Kastenmeier served 32 years in Congress. He was 91. His...
View ArticleCosts Of Special Election Shock County Clerks
The resignation of U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock and the required special election have officials in the 19 Illinois counties in his 18th Congressional District concerned about how to cover those costs.County...
View ArticleBi-Partisan Lawmakers Say GMO Standards Should Be Voluntary
A bi-partisan group of lawmakers from Illinois and Missouri say labeling genetically engineered foods should be voluntary as a national standard.Congress is considering a bill to block individual...
View ArticleSpecial Election For 18th Congressional District On Thursday, Much To...
Residents in an Illinois Congressional district will soon have representation again in the U.S. House. The seat in the 18th district has been vacant since Republican Aaron Schock resigned at the end of...
View ArticleIllinois Congressmen Share Reaction To Pope’s Speech
Pope Francis’s call for a renewed spirit of cooperation in Congress drew praise from members of Illinois’s delegation. Democratic Senator Dick Durbin praised the pope’s address to Congress Thursday,...
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