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An incumbent vs. incumbent congressional primary in the western suburbs saw Rep. Sean Casten declared the winner over his Democratic counterpart, Rep. Marie Newman.

Miller wins the 15th Congressional District Republican primary, just days after she made a racially-charged gaffe saying the reversal of Roe v. Wade was a “victory for white life.”

In one of the most hotly contested and nationally watched Congressional races, former President Donald Trump endorsed Miller

Earlier in the evening, Davis in a statement conceded to Miller, with a nod to her biggest backer. “I’d like to congratulate Congresswoman Miller and President Trump on their victory tonight,” Davis said in a statement. “This was a hard-fought campaign, and I wish her the best.”

The projects are a great way to give back to the university and the community at large, a practical way to capsulize what the nursing students have learned, and a wonderful resume-booster.

Ten students from Southern Illinois community colleges are spending the summer working with the scientists and researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as part of a program aimed at helping them earn a bachelor’s degree.

Former President Donald Trump used a rural west-central Illinois fairgrounds rally Saturday night to endorse Darren Bailey for the Republican nomination for governor in Tuesday’s primary.

On Saturday, Trump comes to Illinois for a campaign stop to support U.S. Rep. Mary Miller. Governor candidate Darren Bailey is actively courted his backing.

Said Harris at a YMCA in Plainfield: “Today, as of right now, as of this minute, we can only talk about what Roe v. Wade protected. Past tense.”

CARTERVILLE, IL (WSIL) -- In this edition of Pets of the Week, two dogs and two cats are up for adoption in four southern Illinois shelters.