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As End of Term Nears, Lipinski Has Concerns About Future of the Democratic Party
U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski has represented the 3rd District in Congress since 2005. Lipinski, D-Western Springs, lost his bid for reelection last March after losing to Marie Newman in the Democratic primary. As the congressman prepares to leave office, he spoke about his thoughts on the country’s polarization and the future of the Democratic party. Lipinski took over the...
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Marie Newman, Mike Fricilone Running to Be 3rd District's First Non-Lipinski Representative in Decades
After a high-profile rematch in this year’s Democratic primary, Illinois’ 3rd District will soon, for the first time in nearly three decades, be represented by someone whose last name isn’t Lipinski.
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Newman Ousts Lipinski in 3rd District Democratic Primary: AP
Marie Newman won the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 3rd District, the Associated Press projects, ousting eight-term incumbent Rep. Dan Lipinski.
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Lipinski, Newman Rematch in Illinois' 3rd District Democratic Primary, Joined by 2 Others
One of the most closely-watched contests in Illinois’ primary election on March 17 is the Democratic race in the 3rd District – a rematch between Rep. Dan Lipinski and challenger Marie Newman, now joined by two other candidates on the ballot. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the latest details.
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Illinois, Indiana Representatives Split on Impeachment
Elected representatives from both Illinois and Indiana were split on party lines as the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday night. By a vote of 230-197, the House voted to impeach the president on charges that he abused the power of his office in phone calls with Ukrainian officials, during which we allegedly put...
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House Votes to Impeach President Trump
President Donald Trump rallied his supporters in Michigan as the Democratic-controlled House voted to impeach him. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio has the story.
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Illinois House Democrats Set for Impeachment Vote
Illinois Rep. Lauren Underwood will join with her Democratic colleagues and vote to impeach President Trump, she announced Tuesday. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the latest on the vote, which is expected to take place Wednesday.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Marie Newman Over Rep. Dan Lipinski
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced Tuesday her endorsement of Marie Newman, a progressive challenger taking a second shot at unseating Rep. Dan Lipinski in Illinois. “Marie Newman is a textbook example of one of the ways that we could be better as a party — to come from a deep blue seat and to be championing all the issues we...
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Disgruntled Passengers Sound Off at Meeting With Railway Execs
Rep. Dan Lipinski gave riders on the BNSF-Burlington Northern Santa Fe line a chance to sound off to those at the top of Metra and BNSF railways, which own the rail line and operates the trains.
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Holocaust Denier on Ballot for Illinois' 3rd Congressional Seat
Art Jones paused for a moment when asked if he was once a Nazi.
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See Which Candidates Chicago-Area Newspapers Have Endorsed
As political campaigns in Illinois continue to heat up ahead of Election Day, newspapers across the state have offered their endorsements.
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Holocaust Denier Racks Up Votes in Illinois Primary
Art Jones, a Holocaust denier, received more than 20,000 votes in Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District race.
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Rep. Lipinski of Illinois Narrowly Wins Democratic Primary: AP
Rep. Dan Lipinski of Illinois, one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress, narrowly won a primary Tuesday over a progressive newcomer who argued the congressman’s views no longer reflect the Chicago-area district he has represented for seven terms.
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Final Battle for Democratic Civil War in Chicago's Suburbs
Liberal Democrats have used language like “horrible,” “shameful” and “one of the worst” to describe one of their own members of Congress, the moderate, anti-abortion Rep. Dan Lipinski, NBC News reported. The suburban Chicago Democrat is facing a challenge in Tuesday’s congressional primary from Marie Newman, a nonprofit executive who has lined up endorsements from Planned Parenthood, MoveOn.org, Indivisible, Sen....
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Lipinski Faces Toughest Re-Election Fight Yet From Newman
It’s a battle in the 3rd District Congressional Democratic contest.
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Mailer Has Former Obama Staffers Crying Foul on Lipinski
Rep. Dan lipinski is facing the closest election he’s ever seen with opponent Marie Newman. There are lots of mailers arriving at our doors these days–but one has some former Obama staffers upset.
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Bernie Sanders Endorses Newman Over US Rep. Lipinski
Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Marie Newman in the Democratic primary for the Chicago-area seat held by U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski.
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Race Between Lipinski, Newman Gaining National Attention
For the first time in 35 years, there is a competitive primary in Congressman Dan Lipinski’s district, and the race is attracting national attention.
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Newman Goes Negative in First TV Ad Against Lipinski
The battle for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District just went negative.
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Race Between Rep. Lipinski, Newman Drawing National Attention
The race in Illinois’ 3rd District may not have the attention of the race to replace Luis Gutierrez, but a challenger to Rep. Dan Lipinski could change that.