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Krishnamoorthi joins Senate race in Illinois - Roll Call

Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois announced Wednesday morning that he is running for Senate in 2026.

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Former Illinois State Senate President James ‘Pate’ Philip dead at 93

The Republican Senate president was known for his influence in state government and often controversial blunt comments.

Chicago Sun-Times

ComEd verdicts jolt Illinois political world — sparking strong reactions from Republicans (and a few Democrats)

“This guilty on all charges verdict has proven what Republicans have already known. We need real ethics reform,” Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie said at a news conference in Springfield after the verdict.

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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses Johnson in April 4 mayoral runoff

Paul Vallas touted endorsements from the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2, former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. and five City Council members.

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Welcome warning? Illinois Senate president’s message to newly sworn senators: Fly right or get lost

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon quoted both his late mother, who worried “that Springfield will change your notion of what the right thing is,” and former Chicago Police Supt. James Rochford, who once warned officers “If you lack integrity, get out — get out now.”

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State assault weapons ban moves ahead after Democratic deal and echoes of a child’s screams

The Illinois Senate voted 34-20 to approve the measure, which now must go back to the Illinois House for concurrence. Earlier, lawmakers heard audio that began with a high-pitched cry from a child at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade. “What is happening?” the child screams. “What is…

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Senate should pass assault weapons ban

The House and Senate need to come to a last-second agreement to pass a bill before the legislative session runs out.

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Illinois House passes measure that expands scope of medical professionals able to perform abortions

The bill also prevents Illinois from taking disciplinary action against a health care professional disciplined by another state for providing health care that is legal in Illinois. The measure must still clear the Illinois Senate in the waning days of a lame-duck session.

Chicago Sun-Times

Crossing their SAFE-T’s? State lawmakers pass criminal justice law fixes — no overhaul, but ‘good move forward’ to prosecutors

Among the most overt changes in the legislation approved by both the House and Senate is that those charged with crimes before Jan. 1 would be able to remain in the old cash bail system — or request to be moved to the new system.

Chicago Sun-Times

The rise and fall of another Chicago political dynasty — the 34th Ward Democrats

“We were in the same political family,” former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. says. “We were able to elect a county commissioner, we were able to elect state reps, senators — and it all came out of that organization.”

Chicago Sun-Times

State Sen. Emil Jones III hit with federal bribery charges tied to red-light camera investigation

The son of former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. is also charged with lying to the FBI.

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