On the Record: Rep. Kelly talks Senate run, impact of reconciliation bill on healthcare in Illinois

On the Record: Rep. Kelly talks Senate run, impact of reconciliation bill on healthcare in Illinois

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) warned the fallout from the reconciliation bill, which she called the Big Ugly Bill, will devastate rural communities in Illinois. Kelly, a Bradley alum, joined WMBD News: On the Record to discuss the bill and her Senate run, as Senator Dick Durbin is retiring after holding the seat for more than 40 years. Here is the full interview transcript: SHABNAM DANESH: While Republicans like Congressm…

Trump’s ‘big bill’ takes center stage in Illinois’ U.S. Senate race: Democratic candidates want Illinoisans to ‘understand the ripple effects’ of cuts

The three Democrats running for Illinois’ open Senate seat voiced concerns about the new domestic policy plan at events around Illinois.Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton discussed how SNAP cuts will affect Illinois at an event in Chicago.Rep. Robin Kelly spoke with…