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NBC 5 Hosts 1-on-1 Interview With Illinois Dem Chair Robin Kelly
Newly elected Illinois Democratic Party Chair Rep. Robin Kelly sat down Thursday for a one-on-one interview about how she plans to lead. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Kelly Edges Out Harris to Become Chair of Illinois Democratic Party
After a closely contested race, Rep. Robin Kelly has been elected as the new chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois, narrowly edging out Chicago’s 8th Ward Ald. Michelle Harris. Kelly, who serves on the committee from the 2nd district that she has represented in Congress since 2013, edged out Harris by just over 3% in the weighted vote, with…
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Dueling Memos Raise Questions in Race for New Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois, 2 Days Before Vote
Members of the Democratic Party of Illinois’ State Central Committee will meet Wednesday to select the party’s first new chair in more than 20 years following longtime leader and former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s resignation from the role last week. But dueling legal memos sent to committee members on Monday raised new questions about the race to lead the party...
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Battle to Replace Madigan as Head of Illinois Dems Heats Up
The battle to replace Michael Madigan as head of the Illinois Democratic Party is heating up, with multiple candidates throwing their hats into the ring. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has more.
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Rep. Robin Kelly Launches Bid to Replace Madigan as Head of Illinois Democratic Party
Just hours after former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan announced that he was stepping down as chairman of the state’s Democratic Party, Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) announced that she will seek to replace him in that role. Kelly, who has represented the second congressional district in Illinois since 2013, says that the unique make-up of her district, which includes parts…
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Michael Madigan, Former Longtime Illinois House Speaker, Announces Resignation
Michael Madigan, the former longtime speaker of the Illinois House, is stepping away from the General Assembly 50 years after he was first elected. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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16 Members of Congress From Illinois Support Trump's Removal From Office
At least 13 representatives and both of Illinois’ U.S. senators have publicly expressed support for President Donald Trump’s removal from office after his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in an effort to overturn the presidential election results, halting the electoral vote count in an eruption of chaos and violence that left five people dead.
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Pelosi Calls for Pence to Invoke 25th Amendment
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., called for Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office.
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Rep. Gallego to House: ‘It Is Time for You to Save Your Soul, It Is Time for You to Save Your Country'
Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., implored his fellow Congress members to forego objections to the certification of the 2020 presidential election, calling the proceedings a “stain on democracy.”
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2 GOP Candidates Who Promoted QAnon Conspiracy Theory Lose Bids for Congress in Illinois
Two Republican candidates for Congress in Illinois who promoted the QAnon conspiracy theory lost their bids for elected office on Tuesday night, NBC News projects.
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9 Races to Watch in Illinois' 2020 General Election
Voting in the 2020 general election has already begun, with the coronavirus pandemic prompting millions across Illinois and the U.S. to vote by mail or cast their ballots early, ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
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2 GOP Candidates Who Promoted QAnon Conspiracy Theory Run for Congress in Illinois
The races for Illinois’ 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts won’t be close or even contentious – but they should be on your radar because the Republican candidates have both promoted the baseless and dangerous QAnon conspiracy theory.
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9 Races to Watch in Illinois' 2020 General Election
Here’s a look at nine of the biggest races you should be watching across Illinois in the 2020 general election.
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Chicago Suburb Names Post Office in Honor of Tuskegee Airman
A suburban Chicago post office has been named in honor of an original member of the famed all-black Tuskegee Airmen who flew scores of missions in World War II.
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Uber Announces New ‘Freight' Headquarters Bringing 2K Jobs to Chicago
Uber’s CEO has announced the company’s new Freight headquarters will be housed in the Chicago, bringing the rideshare giant’s second-largest office to the city along with 2,000 new jobs.
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Momentum Continues for Chicago Mayor Candidates Ahead of Election Day
The scramble is on to convince voters to get to the polls as the largest group ever of candidates for Chicago mayor are on the ballot.
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Rep. Robin Kelly Endorses Lori Lightfoot for Chicago Mayor
Chicago mayoral hopeful Lori Lightfoot became the latest candidate to secure a congressional endorsement on Thursday, as Rep. Robin Kelly has now officially backed her candidacy.
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Elected Officials, Advocates Make ‘Big Jump' Into Chicago River
Chicago officials took a “Big Jump”—literally, at the Saturday event designed to highlight improvements made upon the Chicago River’s water quality.
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Coalition Announces New Push for Clean Energy in Illinois
Calling for bipartisan dialogue across the Land of Lincoln, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) unveiled a new initiative on Monday to spark conversation around clean energy.