The race for U.S. Senate next year is heating up here in Illinois, but who has the advantage in the hotly contested race?

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch on Monday gave his endorsement to Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton in her bid for US Senate, highlighting what he said is her compassion and commitment to public ...

Roughly one week after Rep. Dwight Evans announced plans to retire from Congress, a new candidate to replace him has entered ...