Darin LaHood

The China fight is on. Last week, the House of Representatives stepped up to the Herculean task of passing 25 bills targeting Chinese intrusions into America’s economy and technology.

Several City of Bloomington officials convened for a Thursday morning press conference discussing the $22 million infrastructure investment with Illinois’ 16th Congressional Cistrict representative.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is "a proven leader who brings to public service the big heart and hard work of a Midwesterner," said Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who joined Walz in the pool of contenders for Kamala Harris' VP pick.

Former Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis has been appointed head of government affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

It’s time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about over the past week:

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and top Illinois Democrats praised President Biden's record and patriotism, while Republicans noted their previous questions about his fitness and their party's unity behind former President Trump.

The Democratic convention will likely be riddled with "chaos and dysfunction" as calls mount for President Biden to drop out of the presidential race, predicts Rep. Darin Lahood, R-Ill.