Tag: Illinois

The office for Rep. Dan Lipinski, D-Ill., on Tuesday confirmed that district staffer Marianne Viverito died earlier in the day.

Antiabortion Democrat Dan Lipinski narrowly beats liberal challenger

Laura Barrón-López · March 21, 2018 4:51 am

Illinois Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner gives a thumbs up to the crowd during a news conference in Chicago.

In Illinois, an incumbent, a billionaire, and a pro-life Democrat hang on

W. James Antle III · March 21, 2018 4:45 am

FILE - In this July 29, 2013, file photo, demonstrators in support of fast food workers march towards a McDonald's as they demand higher wages and the right to form a union without retaliation in New York's Union Square. Labor leaders are getting more creative _ and some say more desperate _ in trying to boost their sagging numbers. Unions are helping non-union fast food workers around the country hold strikes to protest low wages and poor working conditions. They are organizing home day care workers, university graduate students and even newly legalized marijuana dealers.

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In Illinois, even the campaign workers unionize

David Freddoso · March 16, 2018 9:18 pm

Rep. Dan Lipinski, D-Ill., will face Democratic candidate Marie Newman for the state's 3rd Congressional District seat in a March 20 primary. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais File)

House Democrats’ campaign arm now backing Dan Lipinski against liberal primary challenger

Laura Barrón-López · March 8, 2018 11:55 pm

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., announced in January she is expecting her second child. She joins nine other women who have given birth while in Congress. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Tammy Duckworth pushes for Senate rules change to allow for her to bring baby to floor

Melissa Quinn · March 8, 2018 9:14 pm

The Obama Foundation unveiled plans for former President Barack Obama's lakefront presidential center on May 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

‘Collusion’ with Chicago officials and 13 other problems locals have with Obama Presidential Center

Anna Giaritelli · March 8, 2018 5:01 am

Benjamin Wolf is running in a crowded Democratic race for Rep. Mike Quigley's seat in North Chicago, Illinois. A report mentions that he has been accused of physically and verbally assaulting his ex-girlfriend. (Screenshot)

Democratic congressional candidate Benjamin Wolf accused by multiple people of abuse: Report

Anna Giaritelli · March 7, 2018 8:28 pm

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is currently in her full fifth term in the Senate. However, her positions on healthcare and national security were good enough to cost Feinstein, 84, the California Democratic Party's endorsement. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

9 primaries to watch in 2018

W. James Antle III · March 6, 2018 5:01 am

Conor Lamb (pictured right) stands with a veteran at a campaign event at the American Legion Post 902 in Houston, Pa. Lamb, a Marine veteran and assistant U.S. attorney, is running against against Republican Rick Saccone in the special election to replace former Rep. Tim Murphy, who resigned in disgrace over a sex scandal. (Justin Merriman / Washington Examiner)

Is Conor Lamb the new model Democrat? Or will progressives come for him next?

Salena Zito · March 4, 2018 5:01 am

Asked whether House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi supports Rep. Dan Lipinski's re-election bid, Pelosi waded into the contentious debate with three simple words: "Yes, I do." (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

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Nancy Pelosi stands her ground against Democratic purity tests

Emily Jashinsky · March 1, 2018 9:33 pm

"Yes, I do," House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi told reporters at the end of her weekly press conference Thursday when asked if she supports Rep. Dan Lipinski, D-Ill. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Nancy Pelosi backs Dan Lipinski for re-election despite his opposition to abortion

Al Weaver · March 1, 2018 5:04 pm

A new report shows Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin were hacked by a covert Russian operation before the 2016 election. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan, File)

US intelligence found seven states breached by Russia before 2016 election: Report

Daniel Chaitin · February 27, 2018 11:06 pm