by blowback | Aug 4, 2025 | Third Reading Report
On Thursday, July 31, Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL-7) announced his retirement. At the conclusion of his final term, Davis will have served 15 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, ending 29-year congressional career that began in 1997. Davis built a legacy as...
by blowback | Jul 28, 2025 | Third Reading Report
Cook County Democratic Party Endorsements At a union hall on Chicago’s South Side on Friday, July 18th, the Cook County Democratic Party Central Committee announced their list of endorsements for the 2026 Democratic Party Primary on March 17, 2026. Cook County,...
by blowback | Jul 21, 2025 | Third Reading Report
In a press conference held on Wednesday, July 16, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced that she would not seek reelection for a fourth term. Prior to becoming Comptroller in a 2016 special election, Mendoza served as a six-term Illinois State Representative...
by blowback | Jul 14, 2025 | Third Reading Report
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) passed both chambers of Congress, and President Trump signed it into law on July 4. Most major provisions, including Medicaid cuts, tax cuts, and SALT deduction changes, will take effect on January 1, 2026. SNAP eligibility...
by blowback | Jul 6, 2025 | Third Reading Report
Governor J.B. Pritzker formally launched his campaign for a third term as Governor of Illinois the last week of June. While many predicted he would run for reelection, it left open the question of who would join him on the ticket. Current Lieutenant Governor Juliana...
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