Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, received the call from Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, earlier this month that he was tapped to head the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

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Illinois House Republicans filed a lawsuit over the Democratic-drawn legislative map, arguing it violates the state ...

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Grammy Awards brought together the biggest names in music, with Beyoncé winning her first ever album of the year award and ...

Beyoncé wins Album of the Year with 'Cowboy Carter' at the 2025 Grammys. Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish get snubbed, and ...