politics

“Robert Peters has been a rock solid ally of ours and of organized labor during his time as a State Senator,” said Jim Gardiner, President of the Iron Workers District Council of Chicago and Vicinity. #endorse

Jacobs, a tough-on-crime conservative Republican known for championing Southern Illinois values, says he is running to ensure the region continues to have strong, principled leadership in Springfield. #campaign

She entered the race in early May about two weeks after Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announced her candidacy that quickly came with endorsements from Gov. JB Pritzker and other Illinois Democrats. #senate

In a filing known as a “statement of interest,” the Justice Department said the government has an interest in the outcome of the lawsuit, although the filing stops short of asking the court for permission to intervene as a party in the case. #lawsuit

After a judge released a dangerous illegal immigrant accused of brutally killing and concealing the body of a woman, ICE was able to arrest him and make another community safer. #immigration

Over the last several weeks, Jackson has visited towns, villages and rural areas across the 2nd Congressional District and heard from a chorus of public officials and community voices who urged him to enter the race. #race

Set for Monday, Nov. 3, 2026, Rev. Dr. Bradley’s announcement is aimed to energize the targets of the so-called “conservative” political movement’s anti-American rebellion against DEI initiatives, immigrant justice, fair labor rights and more that endanger every working class neighborhood, break room and street corner in the nation. #endorsement

While I care deeply about working people and proudly spent 27 years in the Pipefitters Local 597, strong arm tactics are not an effective way for unions to make their voice heard. #tactic

144 EPA workers across the country, and at least 31 in Chicago’s Region 5 headquarters, received notice they were being placed on leave Thursday morning. #dissent

“We are urging every member of Illinois’ congressional delegation—Republican or Democrat—to stand up for their constituents and reject any legislation that dismantles access to behavioral health care. #healthcare