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The U.S. Capitol is seen behind a light pole, on Capitol Hill on June 3, 2026.
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AP
Democrats win full control of Congress, ushering in a new era of divided government
Claudia Grisales, Eric McDaniel
The victories in the House and Senate return Democrats to full control of Congress for the first time since 2023 and deepens the level of expected friction between them and President Trump.
Gov. JB Pritzker introduces Illinois first lady MK Pritzker to supporters and potential voters during an Election Day stop at Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen Tuesday.
Candace Dane Chambers/Sun-Times
Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker beats Darren Bailey for 3rd term, leaving one question: Will he run for president?
Mitchell Armentrout
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, now Illinois’ U.S. senator-elect, catches a kiss from her husband after being declared winner of her U.S. Senate race immediately as polls closed.
(Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Illinois
Stratton coasts to victory to become Illinois’ newest U.S. senator
Maggie Dougherty, Bernarda Malevska
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  1. Make a Difference DeKalb County, Feed My Starving Children MobilePack
  2. Joy in the Midst
  3. St. Andrew Chili Cook-Off & Trivia Contest
  4. Christ in Culture: C.S. Lewis and the Great Divorce
  5. Concerts on the Creek Presents: Country Legends—35 Years in Radio-- performed by Chip Messiner
  6. Write the Vision, Run the Race 2027 Goal-Setting Workshop
  7. Jon Wildman - Lowden Gallery - Nov 1 - Dec 31
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