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See below for the latest reporting from WGLT and NPR leading up to the 2024 elections.
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Congress
- Israel, transgender athletes and semiconductors: What Central Illinois congressmen considered in recent defense spending vote
- LaHood, Sorensen have big cash advantages in re-election bids
- U.S. Rep. LaHood eager for World Cup tournament to begin this week
- U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood and Democratic opponent Paul Nolley differ on war powers vote
- Trump administration blocks wind farm development in Illinois and across the nation
- LaHood no, Sorensen yes as House votes to end the war with Iran
Statehouse
- State Rep. Sharon Chung reflects on media protections, data centers and more following the spring legislative session
- State Sen. Koehler on the end-of-session crunch and push for data center, insurance industry regulation
- Illinois lawmakers approve e-bike regulations with bipartisan support
- Illinois lawmakers pass auto and home insurance regulations, but industry says move could backfire
- Illinois bill would give teachers due process but raises concerns about patterns of bad behavior
- Gov. Pritzker wants AFSCME and ISU to resume negotiations as strike hits 4th week
McLean County Government
- McLean County Board chair addresses tax errors, delays in records overhaul
- McLean County loans Hudson $81,000 to cover property tax error
- History Maker John McIntyre champions bipartisanship, in more than just politics
- McLean County Board approves restrictive data center zoning requirements
- McLean County ZBA sends more stringent data center rules to county board
- Former Bloomington alderman announces a bid for McLean County Board
More Local Election News
- Bloomington woman pleads guilty to trying to vote twice in 2024 election
- Illinois AG settles lawsuit against company that published personal information about legions of voters
- Illinois’ presidential electors to meet Tuesday to cast votes for Harris
- New members sworn in as Democrats take majority control of McLean County Board
- McLean County Board will change focus under Democratic majority
- LGBTQ+ families brace for Trump's second term: 'The stakes are a lot higher now'
NPR election news
- Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first
- St. Louis Democratic House primary exposes party rifts over Israel
- Trump's replacement tariffs continue to put pressure on U.S. economy
- A defiant Trump imposes replacement tariffs on biggest U.S. trading partners
- Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
- Justice Dept. drops 'New York Times' subpoenas under pressure from judge
- Trump to impose double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
- Trump allies vote to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
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