Juliana Stratton

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, left, meets with independent pharmacy owners, including Dave Bagot of Petersburg Pharmacy (right), in Petersburg on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Illinois

Trump’s ‘big bill’ takes center stage in Illinois’ U.S. Senate race

Ben Szalinski

Democratic candidates want Illinoisans to ‘understand the ripple effects’ of cuts

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi announced his bid for Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat on Wednesday. Last month he chatted with Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) on day two of the Cook County Democratic Party’s pre-slating session.

Government & Politics

'First-generation kid' and fundraising leader Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi launches Senate bid

Tina Sfondeles

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly in the Democratic primary for the Senate seat held by Dick Durbin, who is not seeking reelection.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly has represented the 2nd Congressional District since 2013 and previously served in the Illinois House. She has focused on health care, immigration and gun control.

Government & Politics

Dubbing herself an 'underdog,' Rep. Robin Kelly launches Senate bid to replace Durbin

Tina Sfondeles

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced her candidacy in a video, less than two weeks after Sen Dick Durbin announced he wouldn’t be seeking reelection for a sixth term. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announced her bid a day later.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton talks to Capitol News Illinois at a union office building in Springfield on Wednesday about her campaign to replace outgoing Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

Government & Politics

Stratton’s top priority in Senate campaign: Fighting back against Trump

Ben Szalinski

Lt. Gov. says affordability, ‘kitchen table’ issues are voters’ main concerns

From left to right: Sen. Dick Durbin, former Secretary of State Jesse White, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Gov. JB Pritzker celebrate at Governor’s Day at the 2022 Illinois State Fair in Springfield.

Government & Politics

Duckworth endorses Lt. Gov. Stratton for U.S. Senate seat to replace Durbin

Ben Szalinski

Stratton secures endorsements from state’s top 2 Dems before other candidates join race

Gov. JB Pritzker, left, celebrates with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, right, after announcing he will endorse his governing partner in the 2026 Democratic primary for one of Illinois’ U.S. Senate seats. Pritzker on Friday, April 25, 2025, announced his endorsement outside a church in Stratton’s Bronzeville neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side.

Government & Politics

Stratton secures Pritzker’s backing in Senate bid, positions herself as ‘fighter’ of Trump

Hannah Meisel

Governor’s support bolsters Stratton’s candidacy before field to replace Durbin crowds

Government & Politics

Gov. JB Pritzker endorses Juliana Stratton for Dick Durbin's Senate seat

Mitchell Armentrout

The billionaire governor’s backing could help Stratton preempt a long line of statewide political heavyweights jockeying for Durbin’s seat.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton speaks to reporters and advocates at a news conference announcing a new unified portal for child behavioral health programs.

Health+Harvest

State partners with Google to launch new portal for children’s mental health resources

Dilpreet Raju

The platform is scheduled for summer start and is aimed at both parents and providers.

Economy & Business

Illinois Lt. Gov. to lead delegation to Japan

Sean Crawford

Japan is one of Illinois' largest trading partners.

Pritzker Announces Re-Election Bid

Sean Crawford

Governor J.B. Pritzker has ended speculation about his political future. The governor says he will seek another term.