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Chicago mayor's top aide under fire as Johnson's approval ratings decline
A new poll spells trouble for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. It comes as several aldermen are calling for him to fire one of his top aides for previous remarks about police officers and the war in Gaza.
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Illinois Republicans call for Secret Service director to resign
Key members of the Illinois Republican delegation are now demanding that the head of the U.S. Secret Service steps down over the agency’s handling of Saturday’s rally.
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New GOP leader Kathy Salvi vows to ‘make Illinois red again'
The constant refrain during the Republican National Convention this week has been unity, but the Illinois Republican delegation has a fractured party.
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Black Republicans celebrate party's diversity at 2024 RNC in Milwaukee
Republicans holding their national convention in Milwaukee are making a big effort to highlight the party’s diversity.
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What do Illinois Republicans think of Trump running mate JD Vance?
The first day of the Republican National Convention brought the news GOP voters across the country were waiting to hear: Former President Donald Trump has chosen a running mate.
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Illinois Republican delegates call for unity, praise Trump as RNC begins
Illinois’ delegates to the Republican National Convention gathered Monday prior to the start of the RNC, echoing a message of unity and of support for former President Donald Trump as he prepared to accept the party’s nomination.
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Republicans use Democratic squabbles to their advantage ahead of RNC in Milwaukee
In three days, Republicans from across the country will gather together for their national convention, where they will nominate Donald Trump for president. As Democrats fight within their own party, the GOP is using that to its advantage.
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Biden insists he will stay in race in post-NATO news conference amid growing concerns within Democratic Party
Two weeks ago, alarms went off after President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance. Amid increasing calls from within his own party for him to drop out of the presidential race, he made it clear Thursday night during a highly-anticipated news conference that he intends to stay on as the Democratic nominee.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker offers blunt take on Biden staying in presidential race
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a prominent Democratic fundraiser and often mentioned as interested in running for the White House in 2028, offered a blunt take on whether he wants President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 election.
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Where do Illinois Democrats stand on supporting President Joe Biden's reelection bid?
Only one U.S. representative from Illinois has publicly said President Joe Biden should not be the Democratic nominee. However, on Monday, more health questions surfaced as The New York Times revealed a Parkinson’s expert has visited the White House.
