Kelly, who was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, shared her positions on immigration, healthcare, foreign conflicts and winning over younger voters.
All three major Senate Democratic candidates have said they’ve spoken to Durbin about an endorsement, but it’s unclear whether the senator will choose a side.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly says she is not worried big spending or endorsements for her opponents will drown out her voice in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat.
Kelly gears up for another battle vs. Pritzker-backed candidate as Krishnamoorthi hits TV.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly on Tuesday became the second major Democrat to jump into the high-profile race to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin.
About 100 people gathered in Pontiac Wednesday evening to hear from Democratic Rep. Robin Kelly, with many residents asking what she’s doing to combat President Trump’s agenda.
The Illinois Democrat posted a statement about Horn on X, the social media platform formerly called Twitter. Horn was 68.
URBANA — Congresswoman Robin Kelly is up for re-election in Illinois’ 2nd congressional district. She’s running against Republican challenger Thomas Lynch. Illinois Newsroom’s Harrison Malkin spoke with Kelly about ways to curb gun violence, the Green New Deal, and a range of other policy issues. Malkin: First, I wanted to ask you a little bit
URBANA — Congresswoman Robin Kelly is up for re-election in Illinois’ newly redrawn 2nd congressional district, which stretches from the Danville area to Chicago’s South Side. Kelly will face Republican challenger Thomas Lynch, a member of the Iroquois County Board, in the November midterm election. Lynch spoke with Illinois Newsroom’s Harrison Malkin about his life
DANVILLE — Driving along Illinois Route 1, south of Danville, I approach a dividing line between the 2nd and 15th congressional districts. On one side, there are cornfields. That’s the 15th. On the other, residential homes. That’s the 2nd. In the car with me is Germaine Light. She’s the Vice-Chair of the Vermilion County Democratic
The vote for state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez as the Democratic Party of Illinois’ first Latino chairwoman was unanimous and uneventful Saturday morning – the drama had occurred in the days prior in a power struggle of some of the state’s most prominent Democrats. Hernandez was backed Gov. JB Pritzker and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris”
House Democrats in large part supported two impeachment articles against President Donald Trump, charging him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Rep. John Shimkus of Illinois was one of three lawmakers who missed the historic House votes The Republican from the 15th congressional district is not seeking reelection and was on a long-planned