U.S. Rep Budzinski’s bipartisan veteran benefit legislation introduced into U.S. House of Representatives recently
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to make it easier for veterans to access the benefits they’ve earned. The Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act would require the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to eliminate
AP: Illinois primary features competitive congressional races in the Chicago area
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Voters are set to cast their ballots Tuesday to decide competitive U.S. House races during the Illinois presidential primary. Democratic incumbents in at least two Chicago-area congressional races are
AP: Southern Illinois GOP congressional candidates race to win the hearts, minds of Trump conservatives
By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer CASEY, Ill. (AP) — At a local restaurant meet-and-greet, Darren Bailey led his audience in prayer, then suggested reciting the Pledge of Allegiance before failing to find an American flag in
AP: GOP-led House impeaches Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas — by one vote — over border management
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico
AP: Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York race to succeed George Santos in Congress
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press New York Democrat Tom Suozzi has won a special election for the House seat formerly held by George Santos. Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Pilip in a contest to represent a district that
Lack of broader Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport service rouses letter from U.S. Senators from Illinois, Congresswoman Budzinski
Three members of Congress from Illinois are urging a major airline to step up its service at the Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport in Springfield. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski
Meisel: House approves framework allowing legislative staff to unionize
Bill faces uncertain future in Senate By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Democrats in the Illinois House on Wednesday approved a measure to allow certain legislative staffers to unionize, following in the recent footsteps
New Illinois House bill proposal would require all glass, metal and plastic beverage containers sold in state have deposit and refund value
A new proposal before the Illinois House of Representatives would require that all glass, metal, and plastic beverage containers sold in the state have a deposit and refund value. Ten states currently have such laws, and a
AP: Americans’ faith in institutions has been sliding for years. The chaos in Congress isn’t helping
By GARY FIELDS and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For many Americans, the Republican dysfunction that has ground business in the U.S. House to a halt as two wars rage abroad and a budget crisis
AP: GOP’s Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker and colleagues seek other options
By LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jim Jordan has failed to win the vote to become House speaker on a crucial second ballot. Next steps are uncertain as Republican