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Sorensen looking forward to second term in Congress after becoming projected winner in 17th District
MOLINE, Ill. - Congressman Eric Sorensen says he's looking ahead after what was a "hard day" for his party. The Moline Democrat is the projected winner of a second term in the U.S. House of Representa...
Nov 06, 2024 Congressman Eric Sorensen visits WMBD's Greg and Dan Show on 8/21/24. (1470 & 100.3 WMBD--Julia Bradley)
Kamala Harris concedes election but vows to fight on
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a televised concession speech to the nation on Wednesday after a whirlwind campaign that failed to stop Republican Donald Trump's ret...
Nov 06, 2024 Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris applauds as she attends to deliver remarks, conceding 2024 U.S. presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump, at Howard University in Washington, U.S., November 6, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Peoria Police asking for help in solving early Monday morning homicide
PEORIA, Ill. - Peoria Police is seeking help in trying to solve a homicide just north of the city early Monday morning. The fatal shooting near the Wood Sage Apartments took the life of 22-year-old Cl...
Nov 06, 2024 (Midwest Communications)
Trump's impending return to White House brings criminal cases to a halt
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump's U.S. presidential election victory on Wednesday will essentially end the criminal cases brought against him, at least for the four years he occupies the White Hous...
Nov 06, 2024 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage following early results from the 2024 U.S. presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 6, 2024. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare
Roanoke DMV seeing improvements to lessen wait times
ROANOKE Ill. - The Roanoke DMV will soon be turning into a "one-stop-shop". Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' office announced Wednesday, the facility will be getting upgrades to create a...
Nov 06, 2024 (25 News)
Early results show Democrats likely to maintain supermajorities in Illinois General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Preliminary, unofficial election results show no seats in the state House or Senate have changed party hands, although a few races remained too close to cal...
Nov 06, 2024 Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez speaks at an election day news conference. She is joined by other elected Illinois Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, among others. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
From banks to small-caps, Trump win sparks big rally in stocks
(Reuters) -Donald Trump's return as U.S. president for the second time on Wednesday boosted equity markets on bets of lower corporate tax, favorable tariffs and deregulation, lifting shares of banks, ...
Nov 06, 2024 People pass the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan on the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election Day in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., November 5, 2024. REUTERS/Stephani Spindel
After Harris' loss, angry Democrats blame her boss, Biden
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Anger and soul-searching took hold of the Democratic Party early on Wednesday morning, after Vice President Kamala Harris suffered an election loss that left some party official...
Nov 06, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden and Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris wave during a Labor Day campaign event, at IBEW Local Union #5 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 2, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
'They were being paid as a favor to Mike Madigan': Feds' star witness takes stand
CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) - As chief lobbyist for electric utility Commonwealth Edison, Fidel Marquez had an expansive role that put him in charge of "approximately 130, 135 people." But in June...
Nov 06, 2024 The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago, where former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is on trial for bribery, racketeering, extortion and wire fraud. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
Global reaction to the U.S. presidential election
(Reuters) -World leaders congratulated Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday after he won the U.S. presidential election, capping a stunning political comeback four years after he left the White House....
Nov 06, 2024 A man votes at St Andrew's church during the 2024 U.S. presidential election on Election Day in Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S., November 5, 2024. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo
