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State Rep. Delia Ramirez speaks during a news conference at Adalberto United Methodist Church in Chicago on Nov. 3, 2020.

U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia backs state Rep. Delia Ramirez’s bid for Congress; Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso gets high-profile backing in GOP race for 6th district seat

April 17, 2022 at 11:03 a.m.

U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia delivered his expected endorsement of state Rep. Delia Ramirez in the newly drawn 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday, calling her a "proven fighter" for diverse...

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin along the city's riverfront on Feb. 3, 2022.

As expected, billionaire Ken Griffin backs GOP candidate for governor Richard Irvin, starting with a $20 million contribution

February 14, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin's quest for the Republican nomination for governor was formally backed Monday by Ken Griffin, setting the stage for a potential battle of the billionaires if Irvin...

Republican candidates for Illinois governor include, from left, Gary Rabine, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan, state Rep. Darren Bailey and former state Sen. Paul Schimpf.

GOP candidates for governor have to campaign in Trump’s shadow, reconcile tough on crime message with RNC stance on Jan. 6 insurrection

February 11, 2022 at 4:14 p.m.

Illinois' Republican candidates for governor are seeing their efforts to focus on local issues clouded by the overwhelming shadow of former President Donald Trump and his control over the national...

Black Bench Chicago's advisory board chair Jonathan Swain and program founder Alex Sims speak as the first cohort of graduates gathers Nov. 14, 2021 during an event at Tree House in River North. The organization launched in spring 2021 with the goal of training a new generation of Black leaders in politics, government, policy and advocacy.

Hyde Park business owner, educational nonprofit CEO enters crowded field to replace Bobby Rush

February 8, 2022 at 2:15 p.m.

Jonathan Swain, a Hyde Park business owner and community leader who leads an educational nonprofit, announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, joining...

A motorist refuels her vehicle at a busy Costco gas station Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Chicago. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he is pitching the gas tax freeze as part of a larger relief effort "to do right by the working families of our state."

Critics say Pritzker’s gas tax freeze would save motorists only pennies and hinder efforts to repair deteriorating roads, bridges

February 5, 2022 at 8:15 a.m.

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker's reelection-year pitch to freeze the state gas tax he doubled in 2019 is being met with wide-ranging opposition from critics who contend it would save drivers...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is joined by lawmakers and community advocates as he speaks after signing House Bill 3653, a sweeping criminal justice and police reform bill, on Feb. 22, 2021, at Chicago State University.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker lashes back at GOP candidate Richard Irvin’s criticism of criminal justice reform: ‘He doesn’t really understand the law’

April 17, 2022 at 11:02 a.m.

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday defended his support for sweeping criminal justice reforms he signed into law last year and dismissed GOP candidate Richard Irvin's accusation that it played...

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a Republican candidate for governor, stands along the city's riverfront Feb. 3, 2022.

GOP candidate for governor Richard Irvin says criminal justice bill signed by Pritzker fueled crime rise, had a role in deaths of 8 law officers

February 4, 2022 at 6:07 a.m.

Republican candidate for governor Richard Irvin on Thursday blamed sweeping criminal justice reforms signed by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for playing a role in the deaths of eight law enforcement...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks with the media at the Illinois Emergency Management Agency office after issuing a disaster proclamation and activating 130 members of the National Guard to assist with emergency operations in central Illinois ahead of the winter storm on Feb. 1, 2022, in Springfield, the day before his State of the State address.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposes more money for anti-violence programs, state troopers and nearly $1 billion in temporary tax relief in reelection year budget proposal

February 2, 2022 at 7:25 p.m.

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker touted his efforts to stabilize Illinois' finances and offered voters a near $1 billion package of temporary tax relief in a reelection year budget address that...

Jonathan Jackson, son of the Rev. Jessie Jackson, gestures while speaking at a ceremony in Gary declaring the day "Mayor Richard Hatcher Day" on Oct. 11, 2021.

Jonathan Jackson, son of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, enters race for Bobby Rush’s congressional seat

January 28, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

Jonathan Jackson, a son of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, announced Friday his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat being vacated when U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush retires...

U.S. Rep. Marie Newman, of the 3rd Congressional District, speaks during a baiduhai editorial board meeting in Chicago Jan. 21, 2020, when she was a candidate.

House ethics panel extends review of allegations that U.S. Rep. Marie Newman offered rival a job to stay out of election

January 25, 2022 at 4:13 p.m.

The U.S. House Committee on Ethics has voted to extend its review of allegations that first-term Democratic Rep. Marie Newman used the lure of a future job on her congressional...

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