Congress
Gurnee Woman Travels To D.C. To Push For Tougher Trucking Laws
A suburban woman is using her family’s tragedy to lobby Congress for tougher regulation of the trucking industry.
GOP Congressman Schock Won’t Run For Governor
Republican U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has decided to forgo a run for Illinois governor and instead seek re-election to Congress, the three-term congressman’s campaign manager said Thursday.
Emanuel: Senate ‘Copped Out’ By Rejecting Expanded Background Checks On Gun Sales
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said, by failing to pass expanded background checks for gun sales, Congress has let politics has get in the way of what should be elected officials’ first priority: protecting the public.
Robin Kelly Sworn In As Jackson Jr.’s Successor In Congress
Kelly, in remarks made after House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, administered the oath of office, stressed her commitment to combating gun violence, passing immigration reform, creating jobs and improving the health care system.
No Deal To Delay Sequestration Cuts, Illinois Could Be Hit Hard
With no deal in sight to avoid $85 billion in automatic federal budget cuts – known as the sequester – airports could see delays, some public services might be disrupted, and many federal workers could be forced to take lower pay, layoffs, or mandatory furloughs.
22 Candidates Enter Race For Jackson’s Empty Seat In Congress
As expected, there is a very crowded field of candidates vying to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress. Seventeen Democrats and five Republicans met Monday evening’s deadline to file nominating petitions to run for the 2nd Congressional District seat in the upcoming special election.
Opinion: New Beginnings
This New Year ushers in a new Congress and a large Freshman class. Here’s hoping that new faces create needed change on the Hill.
Opinion: A Terrible End To A Terrible Congress
Congress refused to vote for relief for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The first Republican President famously said “a house divided against itself cannot stand.” The same holds true for the Republican Party today.
Candidates Begin Filing Petitions To Run For Jackson Jr.’s Seat
More than half a dozen Democrats turned in candidacy petitions Thursday to the Illinois Board of Elections.
Kirk Climbs Capitol Steps, Returns To Congress A Year After Stroke
Greeted by applause from fellow members of Congress and a crowd of onlookers, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) returned to the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, climbing the 45 steps of the Capitol Building one at a time.
Six New House Members From Illinois Going To Congress
The newest members of Illinois’ congressional delegation are vowing to be voices of compromise.
Sen. Mark Kirk To Return To Capitol Hill A Year After Stroke
Nearly a year after a stroke left him barely able to move the left side of his body, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is expected to climb the 45 steps to the Senate’s front door this week — a walk that’s significant not just for Illinois’ junior senator, but also for medical researchers and hundreds of thousands of stroke patients.
Trotter Drops Bid For Jackson Jr.’s Seat In Congress
State Sen. Donne Trotter has decided to end his bid to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.
Jonathan Jackson Not Running For Jesse Jr.’s Vacant Seat In Congress
“It’s not for me, and certainly elected office is not for me at this time,” Jonathan Jackson said on Tuesday.
Mayor Calls For Assault Weapons Ban, McCarthy Suggests Review Of School Security Plans
In the wake of the school shooting massacre in Newtown, Conn., Mayor Rahm Emanuel made his strongest call yet for an assault weapons ban on Monday, while police Supt. Garry McCarthy also suggested having top police brass help review security measures in place at the city’s public schools.
Protesters Set Up ‘Durbinville’ Shantytown To Oppose Entitlement Program Cuts
About 300 spirited demonstrators lined up at a makeshift soup kitchen and shanty town set up in Federal Plaza on Thursday, to protest the possibility of cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid as Congress looks to avoid the so-called “fiscal cliff.”
Senator Kirk Going Back To Work In D.C. Next Month
Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk, who suffered a major stroke a year ago that required months of intense physical and speech rehabilitation, will return to work in Washington on Jan. 3, aides said Thursday.
SNAP Opposes Reynolds’ Run For Congress
Mel Reynolds’ decision to run for Congress has riled up a group that advocates on behalf of priest sex abuse victims.
Jackson Jr. Staying In D.C. As Resignation From Congress Made Official
As Congress returned from its Thanksgiving break on Tuesday, Jesse Jackson Jr.’s resignation from Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District was made official on Tuesday.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Resigns From Congress
Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has resigned from Congress, citing health reasons and an intensifying federal investigation into the use of his campaign funds.
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