
How Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates plan to address economic issues
How Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates plan to address economic issues

How Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates plan to address economic issues

SPRINGFIELD — Since early July, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has been a familiar face on Illinois television screens, with the Schaumburg Democrat telling the state’s voters in a set of biographical ads to “just call me Raja” as he campaigns for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat. Krishnamoorthi’s campaign spent an average of more than $450,000 per

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.

The 51-year-old Schaumburg Democrat, who represents Illinois’ 8th Congressional District across the northwest suburbs and was born in India, didn’t always have a middle-class life.

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.

WASHINGTON — Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was part of the group that joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a trip to Taiwan last week. This was the highest level U-S visit to that country in 25 years. WBEZ’s Mawa Iqbal spoke with the Schaumburg Democrat about why they went and how their trip could impact