Chicago teen who pushed for parents’ release from ICE custody dies of cancer Kevin González, 18-year-old who had terminal colon cancer, died shortly after reuniting with his parents in Mexico The Guardian - US · May 11
Pritzker-backed Juliana Stratton wins contentious Illinois Democratic Senate primary Governor Pritzker, whose name has been mentioned as a potential presidential contender for 2028, threw his weight behind Stratton The Independent UK · Mar 18
Democratic voters select House candidates in Illinois after heated primaries Primaries acted as test of the style of politics voters are looking for ahead of midterms, when Democrats hope to regain control of Congress The Guardian - US · Mar 18
At the Races: Big primaries in the Prairie State - Roll Call Midterm elections 2026: Here’s what you need to know about the key primary races taking place Tuesday in Illinois. Roll Call · Mar 17
At the Races: How to pass the torch in two easy steps Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Steve Daines’ exit plan. Roll Call · Mar 5
“Your MAGA base despises you”: Democrat lawmaker’s wry statement proven true as Bondi is slammed by MAGA media Bondi is losing public support. We Got This Covered · Feb 15
Fox News’ Laura Ingraham insists that calling ICE agents ‘thugs’ is ‘borderline illegal’ ‘I think there has to be accountability here. If there is not accountability, this will continue to happen, and lives will be lost,’ Laura Ingraham said Thursday night. The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
Members search for end to House censure battle - Roll Call After a week of censure threats, many are grumbling about wasted time and an endless cycle of revenge. But that cycle could be hard to break. Roll Call · Nov 21, 2025
House votes to disapprove of Chuy García’s retirement moves - Roll Call Led by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez, D-Wash., it was an unusual push by a Democrat to ding a member of her own party. Roll Call · Nov 18, 2025
In the Spotlight: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez - Roll Call In a statement, Gluesenkamp Pérez accused lawmakers of being more concerned with scoring partisan points than with helping constituents. Roll Call · Nov 17, 2025
Rep. Chuy Garcia confirms he will not seek reelection - Roll Call Democratic Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García confirmed Tuesday that he will not seek reelection next year in Illinois. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
Fear and loathing on the marathon trail: Tensions high as thousands of runners flock to Chicago race with ICE roving streets The marathon is taking place as President Donald Trump’s ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ floods city with immigration enforcement agents The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
DHS tightens protocol for lawmaker visits to immigration facilities - Roll Call The Department of Homeland Security has placed new limits on lawmakers seeking to visit and inspect immigration detention facilities. Roll Call · Jun 18, 2025
Democrats claim Trump’s travel ban is just a distraction so his spending bill can get through Congress Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut said it was ‘not a coincidence’ that President Donald Trump announced the travel ban as his spending bill is being debated in the Senate The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
The Independent UK · May 23, 2025 Dad of DC shooting suspect attended Trump’s address to Congress in March as guest of a Democratic congressman Eric Rodriguez, father of double murder suspect Elias Rodriguez, attended Donald Trump’s Joint Speech to Congress at invitation of Illinois representative
Roll Call · May 14, 2025 Reconciliation text includes big boosts to immigration fees - Roll Call Critics say the changes in the budget plan will put that immigration system out of reach for many migrants and others seeking to help them.
Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2024 ‘They want to erase us:’ How DNC rejected demand for Palestinian speaker Critics say the decision excludes Palestinians from the ‘big tent’ coalition Democrats say they are building.
Roll Call · Mar 20, 2024 Nine takeaways from California, Illinois and Ohio elections - Roll Call A Senate race that made Trump and Schumer happy, a House race that didn't go Matt Gaetz's way, and when being 82 didn't matter to voters.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023 Here’s how Illinois Democrats in Congress split on Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism legislation Democrats locally and nationally are grappling with a challenging dynamic being played out, with the Israel-Hamas war in its third month.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 27, 2023 No primary pass for six Congressional Dems on first filing day A slew of statewide and county candidates filed petitions with the Illinois State Board of Elections and the Cook County clerk’s office on the first day of the week-long filing period to gain a spot on the March 19 primary ballot.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2023 In Ed Burke’s 14th Ward, big frustration with politicians persists: ‘They’re all kind of crooked, I guess’ Residents of the ward aren’t optimistic Burke’s trial — or even former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s federal trial next year — will clean up Chicago corruption.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023 Antisemitic messages left on parked cars in Jefferson Park, near residences in suburbs Officers are investigating incidents reported in the 5400 block of West Wilson Avenue and in suburban La Grange Park and Elmhurst.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2023 Ald. Ray Lopez running for Congress against Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia Ray Lopez, representing the 15th Ward on the Chicago City Council, plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in the 4th Congressional District’s Democratic primary election in March.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 14, 2023 Garcia, Quigley, Ramirez to visit New York, meet with Mayor Adams to discuss migrant crisis Chicago Democratic Reps. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Delia Ramirez and Mike Quigley hit New York Friday with other House members to tour facilities helping new arrivals
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2023 Backstory: Rep. Jayapal’s slam on Israel came as she tried to take heat off Rep. Schakowsky at Netroots Nation conference in Chicago Rep. Pramila Jayapal set off an uproar when she said that Israel is a ‘racist nation,’ speaking to try to take heat off Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who was attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters at last week’s Netroots Nation convention.