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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to endorse for Senate, lending his political muscle – and likely some resources
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is backing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in what's expected to be a crowded field to succeed Sen. Dick ...
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Ramps Up National Profile For Possible Presidential Bid
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expanding his national profile and generating buzz around a potential 2028 presidential ...
Pritzker endorses Illinois lieutenant governor in bid for Durbin seat
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) is endorsing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen.
Illinois lawmakers debate federal voter legislation along with Illinois bills
Illinois lawmakers are weighing in on federal legislation that would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon appeals $4M dispute with state elections board
Senate President Don Harmon is appealing Illinois election officials’ assertion he accepted $4 million more in political cash ...
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Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won't seek reelection to a 6th term in 2026
Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday he will not seek ... It was Douglas, who lost election to a fourth term in 1966, who once mistakenly called him “Dick,” a nickname Durbin adopted.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces run for US Senate with anti-Trump campaign video
If Juliana Stratton is elected, three Black women could serve concurrently in the U.S. Senate for the first time.
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Dick Durbin steps down: Could Illinois Republicans finally flip the seat?
Sen. Dick Durbin's decision to not run for reelection has local Democrats salivating to take his seat, but don't count out ...