Rep. Cheri Bustos mulling leadership run

U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos announced her intention this week to run for a leadership position in the House of Representatives if Democrats retake control of the chamber in January. Bustos, a Democrat representing Illinois' 17th Congressional District, which includes Henderson County, said Monday on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," she will run for assistant democratic leader if her party flips 24 Republican-held seats in November to take control of the House.

Illinois congressional members selected to hash out farm bill

Three members of Illinois' Congressional delegation will be behind closed doors when lawmakers hash out the reconciliation of the farm bill that passed the House with the version approved by the Senate. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a farm bill, and the Senate passed a similar but different one.

Steny Hoyer takes last shot at top spot after years in Nancy Pelosia s shadow

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi is not welcome in Trump country, which was probably one reason another top Democrat - her long-term rival Steny Hoyer - was zipping through Republican-friendly corners of western Wisconsin this past week. Hoyer, the Maryland centrist and perpetual leader-in-waiting in the House of Representatives, was on a mission to woo blue-collar voters and help his party win back control of the House.

Midwest Democrats Warn Party To Change Or Get Used To More Losing

A group of Democratic politicians from Midwestern states is calling on the party to change or face a minority for years to come. "The number of Democrats holding office across the nation is at its lowest point since the 1920s and the decline has been especially severe in rural America," Illinois Rep. Cheri Bustos, a Democrat, wrote in a new report .

Heritage Woods of Rockford Affordable Assisted Living Community is…

Heritage Woods of Rockford, a Gardant affordable assisted living community, is hosting a 10th anniversary celebration on Oct. 12. The community in Winnebago County, Illinois serves seniors of all incomes, including those on Medicaid. With the opportunity for seniors to live with dignity in their own apartments and receive the assistance they need, we are proud to say Heritage Woods of Rockford continues to set the standard for assisted living in Winnebago County.

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Democrats in Iowa looking for ways to win back Trump voters

In this Nov. 30, 2016 file photo, Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, pauses while speaking to members of the media following the House Democratic Caucus elections on Capitol Hill in Washington. Ryan is among three rising House Democrats, including Illinois' Cheri Bustos and Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, in Des Moines, Saturday, Sept.

No, Dems Haven’t Cracked the Code for Winning Over Rural Trump Supporters

Cheri Bustos, a Democratic congresswoman from Central Illinois, was touted last week by Politico as the politician who has cracked the code for getting Trump voters to elect a Democrat.I 'm not going to dispute the fact that she is a gifted politician, but let me cut to the chase and give you a condensed version of her recipe for political success: raise a lot of money, show up for things, and represent a district that's been gerrymandered for Democrats. Cheri Bustos, a Democratic congresswoman from Central Illinois, was touted last week by Politico as the politician who has cracked the code for getting Trump voters to elect a Democrat.

Navy SEAL killed in al-Qaida raid remembered as hero

A decorated U.S. Navy SEAL from Illinois who was killed during a raid against al-Qaida in Yemen is being remembered as a hero elected officials and those who knew him as a high school student. A friend from Illinois Valley Central High School said Chief Special Warfare Operator William "Ryan" Owens was doing exactly what he wanted with his life when the 36-year-old Peoria man was killed in a firefight in a raid that left 30 others dead, including an estimated 14 militants.

Pelosi broadens leadership team in fight to retain post

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi moved Friday to broaden her leadership team by naming three junior lawmakers to chair the party's messaging arm. The announcement comes days before a leadership election in which Pelosi is being challenged by Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan for the party post she has held since 2002.