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UIUC Physics Professor Joins 13th Dist. Race

George Gollin says Congress has become a team of lawyers that disputes facts, and that’s why he’s running for office.The UIUC physics professor launched his campaign Tuesday for Illinois’ 13th...

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Ducky Democrats Dog Congressman Davis

Political campaigns are gearing up for next year's elections. So, too, are political pranksters.Congressman Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, has lately found himself being shadowed by a giant...

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Champaign Dem Joins Growing 13th District Field

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Government Shutdown Early Campaign Fodder

  A day into the federal government shutdown, it's already turning into campaign fodder for next year's election.

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Third Party Hopeful In 13th District Congressional Race

A Springfield man wants to join the race for the 13th Congressional District.  Josh Dill wants to run as a third party candidate.  He's formed the Lincoln Liberty Party.  

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Candidate Interviews: 13th Dist. Congressman Rodney Davis

Fifteen months after narrowly defeating four-time candidate David Gill, Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) is seeking a second term.In the first in a series of interviews covering the 13th...

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13th Cong. District Candidate: George Gollin

University of Illinois physics professor George Gollin is one of three Democrats seeking their party's nomination in the 13th Congressional District, along with three Republicans.He hasn't run for...

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13th Dist. Congressional Candidate Erika Harold

Over the next few weeks, you'll be hearing from Congressional candidates running in Illinois' 13th District. There are three Republicans and three Democrats seeking their party's nomination.  Attorney...

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13th Congressional District Candidate David Green

Over the last few weeks, you’ve heard from Congressional candidates running in Illinois' 13th District. There are three Republicans and three Democrats seeking their party's nomination.  Champaign...

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Interview with 13th Dist. Congressional Candidate Michael Firsching

A veterinarian from Illinois’ Metro East area is making a third primary bid for Congress.  Michael Firsching previously ran for the state's old 19th Congressional district, and lost a primary 2012 bid...

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Rep. Rodney Davis Supports Term Limits; Won't Self-Impose

  Calls to institute term limits in Illinois have gained traction in the race for governor, helped along by a well-funded campaign that seeks to limit how long politicians can serve in the state...

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13th Dist. Congressional Candidate Ann Callis Interview

In May of last year, Ann Callis abruptly stepped down as Madison County’s chief circuit judge in May of last year, after serving 18 years on the bench.  The Democrat says it's time to use her...

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Callis Invites New VA Secretary To Tour Local Facilities

13th District candidate for Congress Ann Callis has invited the new Veterans Affairs Secretary to visit VA facilities in the district.Callis, a Democrat,  sent a letter to Robert McDonald this week....

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Callis Says Plenty Of People Worried About Jobs, Economy

Ann Callis says she has talked to people throughout the 13th congressional district during her campaign and one theme comes through loud and clear."It all comes down to jobs. People want good, livable...

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13th District Congressional Debate 10/21

REGISTER TO ATTENDPlease suggest questions for the candidates in the comments section at the bottom of this page. WUIS/Illinois Issues and AARP Illinois invite you to join us for a Congressional...

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Illinois' Medical Marijuana Program At Odds With Federal Policy

As Illinois begins to allow people with certain diseases to use cannabis as medicine, the state will be running afoul of federal law.It may be spring before patients will be able to buy medical...

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Davis, Callis Respond To Negative Ads

The candidates for the 13th Congressional District squared off in a debate at the WILL studios in Urbana.  Republican incumbent Rodney Davis  and Democratic challenger Ann Callis promoted themselves as...

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13th Dist. Candidates Talk NAFTA, Ebola During Springfield Debate

Illinois' declining manufacturing sector led to one candidate for congress calling for repeal of a controversial free trade deal.  The North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, has been praised by...

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