John Shimkus

Despite fear and uncertainty amid a global pandemic, hundreds of thousands of Illinois voters turned out for Tuesday’s primary election. Overall, however,…

Illinois’ senior Republican Congressman has declined to endorse Governor Bruce Rauner in next year's primary election.U.S. Rep. John Shimkus was on St.…

The Land of Lincoln is the country's largest de facto nuclear waste dump.Under a federal measure passed 30 years ago, the spent fuel from America’s…

Bill aims to protect abortion rights on the chance Roe v. Wade is overturned.With Democrats in firm control of the Illinois General Assembly, abortion…

The Republican health care bill under consideration in the House of Representatives would change health coverage for a lot of people. It would no longer…

Two recently appointed state representatives held off primary challenges Tuesday night. Rep. Avery Bourne of the 95th District was appointed last year,…

Illinois candidates for office will face a primary election next week. Some candidates are accusing their opponents of ducking debates. Democratic…

Republican State Senator Kyle McCarter says Congressman John Shimkus has spent too much time in office appealing to special interests. And that’s why he’s…

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner says not having a term limits measure on November's ballot is a temporary setback. He told reporters…