Politics Newsletter
Daily Herald's Politics
Politics
advertisement
GOP congressional candidate falls one signature short, removed from ballot

GOP congressional candidate falls one signature short, removed from ballot

A suburban congressional candidate’s name was struck from upcoming primary ballots Thursday after a state panel determined her nominating petitions fell one signature short of requirements.

 
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky endorses Daniel Biss to succeed her in 9th District

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky endorses Daniel Biss to succeed her in 9th District

Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has endorsed fellow Evanstonian Daniel Biss as her successor in the 9th Congressional District.

 
advertisement
Two Republicans fall off the ballot in gubernatorial, Senate contests

Two Republicans fall off the ballot in gubernatorial, Senate contests

The Illinois State Board of Elections’ decisions slimmed down the throng running to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

 
Minneapolis protesters vent their outrage after an ICE officer kills a woman

Minneapolis protesters vent their outrage after an ICE officer kills a woman

Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown, with the governor calling for people to remain calm and schools canceling classes and activities as a safety precaution.

 
Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s war powers after Venezuela raid

Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s war powers after Venezuela raid

The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, sounding a note of disapproval for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.

 
advertisement
Longtime Schaumburg Township deputy assessor succeeds Lawson

Longtime Schaumburg Township deputy assessor succeeds Lawson

For the first time in more than two decades, there’s a new Schaumburg Township assessor as 2026 begins. Victor Morales, who’s been chief deputy assessor since May 2018, succeeded 21-year incumbent John Lawson on New Year’s Day.

 
‘Too many positives’: Despite residents’ concerns, Costco plan moving forward in Des Plaines

‘Too many positives’: Despite residents’ concerns, Costco plan moving forward in Des Plaines

Plans for a Costco Business Center and a Costco-branded gas station on Des Plaines’ southeast side got a tentative go-ahead from the city council Monday.

 
Illinois House speaker calls Bears stadium ask ‘insensitive’ amid budget pressures

Illinois House speaker calls Bears stadium ask ‘insensitive’ amid budget pressures

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said Tuesday that legislation giving the Chicago Bears tax breaks and state assistance to redevelop Arlington Park is not high in his agenda this spring.

 
advertisement
Despite mounting budget pressure, graduated income tax remains political long shot

Despite mounting budget pressure, graduated income tax remains political long shot

Five years ago, Gov. JB Pritzker championed an unsuccessful statewide referendum to replace Illinois’ flat income tax with a graduated system. Now Pritzker says giving it another shot is not a priority.

 
Sen. Murphy holding three town halls in January

Sen. Murphy holding three town halls in January

Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy will host three legislative town halls in the 28th Senate District this month.

 

Find more great stories on dailyherald.com.
advertisement
 
You are receiving this email because you signed up for our 'Politics' Newsletter on DailyHerald.com.


Want to be removed? No problem, Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.

Today's Daily Herald e-edition is ready!
Arlington Heights
Illinois

P.O. Box 280, Arlington Heights, IL 60006

Copyright 2026 Paddock Publications, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -