Darin LaHood

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood voted “no” on a compromise bill aimed at raising the nation’s debt ceiling and delaying a potentially catastrophic default for at least a few more years.

The Illinois Republican Party’s top brass says it’s optimistic about its chances in 2020. Officials rallied the base Thursday at the Illinois State…

This story has been updated.Illinois’ Congressional delegation is overwhelmingly opposed to President Donald Trump’s executive order on refugees and…

Illinois makes it tough for new party and independent candidates to run for office, especially when compared with the petition rules for Democratic and…

The heavily debated package is a point of contention among the candidates.State Senator Darin LaHood swept to a convincing win in the Republican…

Voters throughout central Illinois on Tuesday will winnow down the options for who will replace Aaron Schock in Congress. Schock, a Republican, left his…

An Illinois Republican Party elder statesman is endorsing State Senator Darin LaHood's bid for U.S. Congress.Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar says he's…

Former Peoria Republican Congressman Aaron Schock's fall from political grace set in motion an unexpected special election, and that has unexpected…

A former State Representative and Lieutenant Governor candidate from Quincy says she won't seek an open congressional seat. Jil Tracy issued a statement…

The State of the State Blog looks at the effectiveness and culture of Illinois government.The day after Congressman Aaron Schock announced his surprise…