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A year in congressional chaos: The craziest moments from 2023

From falsely activated fire alarms to lunging lawmakers and criminal indictments, here are the moments that defined 2023 in Congress. Ariana Baio reports

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2023

Rep. Blaine Wilhour of the Illinois Freedom Caucus has a primary fight on his hands

If nothing else, a barrage of union money aimed at Wilhour could divert “Eastern Bloc” resources away from their hoped-for battle against Rep. Dave Severin, Rich Miller writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 16, 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 27, 2023

NTSB looking at risk parked semis posed to Greyhound bus in fatal Illinois accident

As federal investigators look into the Greyhound bus accident in Illinois that killed three passengers, one thing they'll examine is the role parked trucks had in the wreck

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Darren Bailey announces bid for downstate congressional seat held by Trump-backed Republican

Darren Bailey, a GOP farmer from Xenia, will challenge five-term incumbent Rep. Mike Bost in the 12th District, pitting two far-right Republicans against one another.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2023

Mulling run for Congress, farmer Bailey sows seeds for support from indicted Trump: ‘It’s an honor to stand with this man’

Former GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey is cozying up to Donald Trump as Bailey considers challenging Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost. “What President Trump went through yesterday could happen to anyone [sic] of us for any reason!” Bailey wrote on Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2023

VA hospitals are outperforming private hospitals, latest Medicare survey shows

Veterans rated VA hospitals higher than private facilities for things like patient satisfaction, hospital cleanliness and communication with nurses and doctors.

WEKU · Jun 14, 2023

Veterans could be among the first to feel the pain of a debt default

Veterans funding could be affected by the two high-stakes showdowns in Washington right now: budget talks and the possible default on America's debt.

WEKU · May 19, 2023

Trump’s Hill backers often voted like DeSantis on entitlements - Roll Call

Trump’s has targeted DeSantis’ congressional votes that endorsed changes in seniors' benefits. Some Trump backers voted the same way, however.

Roll Call · May 9, 2023

Scope of COVID-19 funding cuts emerges as debt limit flashpoint - Roll Call

​Democrats are jumping on the House GOP plan to recoup unspent pandemic aid in their debt limit bill, arguing it will harm veterans programs.

Roll Call · Apr 25, 2023