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Even if there is a red wave in Illinois, in Senate race, Dem Duckworth holds lead over GOP’s Salvi

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth heads to the Tuesday vote leading Republican Kathy Salvi in two key metrics, polls and fundraising.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2022

Bills target corporate practices thwarting product repairs

WASHINGTON — After Dyani Chapman’s refrigerator broke, her landlord replaced it with a new one, a cheaper route than fixing the original. When her phone’s screen cracked, Chapman faced a similar dilemma.

Tribune News Service · Nov 2, 2022

Bills target corporate practices thwarting product repairs - Roll Call

There is bipartisan congressional interest behind bills to make it easier for consumers to repair what they own.

Roll Call · Nov 2, 2022

Lawmakers trip over privacy and security of digital dollar - Roll Call

House Democrats and Republicans agree the Fed needs legislation to issue a digital dollar, but differ on key elements of such a bill.

Roll Call · Oct 25, 2022

Rep. Mary Miller a national leader when it comes to ‘incendiary rhetoric’ is fueling ‘polarization’

Miller, an Illinois lawmaker from a downstate district, was cited in a New York Times study.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 24, 2022

Petitions out for Rep. Garcia mayoral run; lawmaker still mulling Chicago City Hall bid

Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia knows that mayoral petitions are being circulated on his behalf and has not discouraged it, petition drive leader Clem Balanoff told the Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2022

New Pentagon abortion policy likely to trigger legislative war - Roll Call

Guidance to ensure abortion access for servicemembers comes as midterms loom and annual defense bill awaits lawmakers in Congress.

Roll Call · Oct 21, 2022

Trump critic Kinzinger wades into Utah Senate race against Lee - Roll Call

Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican Trump critic on the Jan. 6 committee, appeared with Sen. Mike Lee's challenger, Evan McMullin.

Roll Call · Oct 21, 2022

Afghan refugees in Chicago urge Congress to provide long-term immigration protections

Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., who is a co-sponsor of the bill in the House, said she feels cautiously optimistic that the legislation will pass by the end of the year. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said there aren’t yet sufficient sponsors in the Senate to get the legislation passed — but…

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2022

AP Week 9 Illinois high school football rankings

The latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 19, 2022