The 21st—Tuesday, March 10, 2020
On Today's 21st: With the coronavirus continuing to spread across the United States, people are being told to stay home if they feel sick. But what about people who don’t have any paid sick days to use?
Election 2018 coverage from Illinois Public Media
News, interviews, candidate debate coverage, and election resources for informed voters from WILL and other public media.
After Taking The Weekend To Reconsider Retirement, Shimkus Confirms He Won’t Run In 2020
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, has made up his mind on a 2020 re-election bid. He’s staying out.
Shimkus Now Reconsidering Retirement, Might Run For Another Term In Congress
Two months after announcing that he would not seek another term in Congress, U.S. Rep. John Shimkus said Thursday that he will be taking the weekend to reconsider it.
With Shimkus Retiring, Marron Explores Possible Run For Congress
State Representative Mike Marron says he’s formed an exploratory committee for a possible run to succeed U.S. Rep. John Shimkus in Congress.
Shimkus Says He Won’t Seek Reelection To Congress
Illinois Republican John Shimkus, who was first elected to Congress in 1996, announced Friday that his current term will be his last.
Shimkus Wins Re-Election In Illinois’ 15th Congressional District
Republican Congressman John Shimkus from Illinois’ 15th Congressional District will be returning to Washington for another term. Shimkus, who has been in Congress since 1997, defeated Democratic challenger Kevin Gaither with roughly 70 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s midterm election.
LIVE RESULTS: Illinois Governor And Congressional Races
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Gaither Challenging Shimkus In 15th Congressional District Race
Illinois's 15th Congressional district stretches from the southern tip of Illinois to parts of the Metro East Area of St. Louis all the way to Danville. Republican John Shimkus is running for his 12th term in Congress. He was unopposed in the 2016 general election but this year faces a challenge from Democrat Kevin Gaither of Charleston.
Congressman Says Farm Bill Negotiations Will Protect Farmers Concerned About Looming Trade War
Rep. John Shimkus’ 15th Congressional District includes steelworkers near Granite City, whose jobs were restored shortly after President Trump imposed tariffs, and soybean farmers whose prices took a hit after China retaliated with their own tariffs. Shimkus said his top priority throughout the Farm Bill negotiations will be the agricultural safety net that will offer protections to farmers concerned about a looming trade war.
Londrigan, Gaither Win Dem Congressional Nominations
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan of Springfield has won the Democratic nomination for the 13th District Congressional seat currently held by Republican Rodney Davis of Taylorville.
And in the 15th District, Kevin Gaither of Charleston has won the Democratic nomination for the Congressional seat currently held by Republican John Shimkus of Collinsville.