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Democrats unveil 2nd draft of congressional maps

— October 25, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – Democratic leaders in the General Assembly released a second draft of proposed congressional district maps over the weekend as they prepare to head into the final…

U.S. Rep. Kelly wins tight race for Democratic Party chair
— March 4, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ Democratic State Central Committee elected U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly as its new chair on March 3 on a razor thin margin. Kelly, who lives in suburban Matteson…
Illinois reps explain their impeachment votes
— December 20, 2019

Illinois congressional representatives voted along party lines when it came time to vote Dec. 18 on the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Democratic representatives…
Congresswoman Underwood goes home to Naperville for swearing-in
— January 13, 2019

Lexi Richter is all about Lauren Underwood so her dad surprised the 9-year-old by taking her to the 14th District congresswoman’s ceremonial swearing-in. “My daughter, Lexi,…

Underwood’s legislation would lower insurance premiums
— July 6, 2020

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-14th, is celebrating the passage of her legislation to lower health-insurance premiums as part of broader patient protection measures. Underwood’s legislation,…
Congressman Casten fights back against claim town halls are ‘invite only’
— October 24, 2019

The camp of U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-6th) says his potential 2020 opponent is way off base with her charges that the congressman is having “invite only” town hall meetings. “It’s…
Former Congressman Schock indicted on 24 counts of fraud and coverup
— November 10, 2016

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