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Illinois Democrat Being Challenged by Influencer for Congressional Seat Decides Against Seeking Reelection

A longtime Democratic Congresswoman representing Illinois' 9th Congressional District revealed that she will not be running for reelection just months after a TikTok influencer announced her bid for the congressional seat.

Latin Times

Progressive stalwart Rep. Jan Schakowsky announces retirement - Roll Call

Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a staunch progressive Democrat, announced Monday that she will not seek another term in Congress.

Roll Call

Highly experienced American mountaineer dies of cardiac arrest climbing 27,838 ft peak

Alexander Pancoe was suffering from leukaemia and sought to raise funds for Illinois children’s hospital by summiting Mt Makalu

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FBI hunting gang of armed robbers who held up Illinois bank in broad daylight

The suspects are believed to be three men in their late teens to early 20s with medium builds

The Independent UK

Trump administration investigating Illinois school district for discrimination over ‘privilege walks’ and diversity training

Allegations were subject of civil rights complaint from same teacher under first Trump administration

The Independent UK

Hate crime landlord who killed Palestinian American boy in rage over Israel war sentenced to 53 years in prison

A jury convicted 73-year-old Joseph Czuba of murder and hate crime charges in the fatal stabbing of Wadee Alfayoumi, a Palestinian American, and his mother

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Driver who killed 4 after hitting Illinois after-school building may have had medical emergency

Police say the driver of a car that barreled through a building used for a popular after-school camp in central Illinois, killing three children and a teenager, may have had a medical emergency

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2026 is shaping up as a ‘Year of the Woman’ for Democratic primaries - Roll Call

We could be seeing another "Year of the Woman" with multiple high-profile Senate primaries featuring face-offs between female Democrats.

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Illinois car crash that killed four at after-school program wasn’t targeted, say investigators

The driver has not been arrested but toxicology results are pending

The Independent UK

Woman Who Drove into Illinois Daycare and Killed 4 Children Identified, Still Not in Custody

The driver of the vehicle that crashed into a Chatham, Illinois, after-school daycare, killing three children and a teenager, has been identified by the police as a 44-year-old food service worker.

Latin Times

Illinois Governor Slams His Own Party for Lacking 'Guts and Gumption': 'Do-nothing Democrats'

JB Priztker called on Democrats to embrace protest, mobilization, and disruption: "never before in my life have I called for mass protests... but I am now"

Latin Times

Authorities believe crash through Illinois after-school building that killed 4 wasn’t targeted

Authorities say they believe a crash through an Illinois after-school building that killed three kids and one teenager wasn’t targeted

The Independent UK

Four dead after car crashes into after-school camp in US state of Illinois

Victims of incident in Chatham, Illinois, aged between four and 18 years old, US authorities say.

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Four children killed after car crashes through Illinois building

The victims at the YNOT After School Camp are believed to range in age from four to 18, police said.

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Four people were killed when vehicle smashed through Illinois building, police say

Police say four people were killed when a car smashed through a building in Chatham, Illinois

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Four dead including four year-old after car crashes into Illinois daycare center

Police called to after-school facility in Chatham on Monday afternoon after fatal vehicle smash

The Independent UK

ISU shooting: Police hunting for suspect release new pictures of person of interest

One person was injured in the shooting at Illinois State University’s Bone Student Centre

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Illinois governor fuels 2028 talk with fiery speech blasting Trump and Musk: ‘It’s time to fight, everywhere, all at once’

‘Republicans cannot know a moment of peace,’ vows JB Pritzker as he urges Democrats to mobilize

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80-Year Old Dick Durbin, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, To Retire After 44 Years in Congress

‘In my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch,’ Senator Durbin said in a statement.

Latin Times

Who Are The Front-Runners To Replace Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin As Senate's No. 2 Democrat

Long-time Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced his retirement Wednesday, setting off a once-in-a-decade leadership fight to fill his highly-coveted position.

Roll Call

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton enters race to succeed Durbin in Senate - Roll Call

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Thursday launched her campaign to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Richard J. Durbin.

The Independent UK

Gunman in 2022 mass shooting at suburban Chicago July Fourth parade to be sentenced in court

An Illinois man who admitted to a mass shooting at a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade in 2022 is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday

Latin Times

Full List Of Democrats Not Running For Senate Re-Election As Dick Durbin Announces It's 'Time To Pass The Torch'

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.) announced Wednesday he won't seek re-election as long-time lawmakers exit the chamber and age discourse intensifies.

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Durbin announces retirement, capping off decadeslong career in Congress - Roll Call

Illinois Democrat Richard J. Durbin, the party's No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, said Wednesday that he will retire at the end of this term.

The Independent UK

4 killed as small plane hits power lines and crashes in Illinois

Accident involving Cessna 180 single-engine plane happened in Trilla, Illinois

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