Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley spoke at the Lincoln Day Dinner in East Peoria, Illinois, emphasizing the importance of voting in local elections and the need for a ...

The Republican National Committee Chairman took the podium to thunderous applause, and many local Republicans were eager to hear his ideas for winning more seats in a largely blue state.

Central Illinois Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL 16) voted for this bill. He said he only got about an hour of sleep after staying up to debate and vote on it. LaHood said that this bill will codify many of ...