Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement announcement earlier this year set off a tsunami that is still shaking up the political world among Illinois Democrats.

Geneva, announced Wednesday that he will seek re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in the 65th District in 2026.

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Several Republican and Independent hopefuls have announced campaigns to unseat Gov. JB Pritzker in the 2026 Illinois gubernatorial race.

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon’s campaign says state election authorities reached an “absurd” conclusion in issuing nearly $10 million in penalties.

With major future cuts to social service programs now written into law, Democrats seeking Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 are hitting the campaign trail seeking to position themselves among the law’s most vocal opponents.

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, officially announced his campaign for reelection to the Illinois House of Representatives. Davidsmeyer has served in the Illinois house since 2012, initially representing the 97th District before redistricting shifted the map to become the 100th District.

Gov. JB Pritzker is hiring. Job duties include cutting ribbons and influencing state policy. Opportunities for promotion? Pending the outcome of the 2028 presidential race. As the governor begins campaigning for his third term,