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Congress' declining 80-somethings seeking re-election
Despite being duped by Russian comedians (twice!) and regularly making no sense at all Maxine Waters, 87, (D-Calif.) has no problem seeking re-election. And she’s not alone, as other members of congress are showing advanced signs of senility and, in some cases, dementia but are determined to stay the course. They include: Mitch McConnell, Danny Davis, John Carter, Frederica Wilson, Wesley Hunt, Eleanor Holmes Norton and Emanuel Cleaver. Doctors believe some should step down immediately. Read More
Beloved closed Huntsville music venue owner is back in business: ‘Don’t want to walk away’
Tangled String Studios' Danny Davis has a new live music venture. Read More
Book signing brings Montreal Expos history to Pembroke store
Expos historian Danny Gallagher to hold Pembroke book signing May 24, sharing stories from his new Willie Davis-focused book. Read More
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis aide charged with COVID fraud
An aide to longtime Chicago Democratic U.S. Rep. Danny Davis was indicted Wednesday on federal COVID-19 fraud charges alleging he lied about being unemployed to illegally collect nearly $32,000 in pandemic-related subsidies. Read More
Longtime aide to Rep. Danny Davis charged with COVID-19 unemployment fraud
Gerard Moorer was employed by the federal government as an aide to Davis at the time of his application and certifications. Read More
IRS tax refunds delayed for 830,000 people: Here’s why and what you can do
Democratic lawmakers U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell of Alabama and Danny Davis of Illinois sent a letter to the IRS earlier this month with concerns about tax refund delays, some as long as 10 weeks. Read More
Ford wins crowded Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Danny Davis after decades in office
Davis endorsed State Rep. La Shawn Ford last summer after announcing he wouldn’t seek a 16th term in Congress. Read More
AIPAC-backed Chicago Democrat loses primary despite outside spending blitz
Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin lost the Democratic primary for Rep. Danny Davis' House seat after AIPAC spent over $4 million supporting her campaign. Read More
La Shawn K. Ford Wins Nomination for House Seat Long Held by Danny Davis
Mr. Ford, who received Mr. Davis’s endorsement, emerged from a wide field of candidates seeking to represent a district that includes the West Side of Chicago. Read More
La Shawn Ford claims win in 7th District in Democratic primary
State Rep. La Shawn Ford has claimed victory in the closely contested race to replace Rep. Danny Davis, who is retiring in the seventh district. Read More
Retirement of U.S. Rep Danny Davis sparks scramble for seat
Danny Davis’ retirement comes after three decades of representing the 7th Congressional District and has triggered over a dozen candidates for the Democratic nomination. Read More
Progressives pack Democratic primary race to replace U.S. Rep. Danny Davis
A wide cast of established Chicago names and political newcomers are vying for the seat Davis has held for nearly 30 years. Read More
Southampton FC hero named manager of Northern Premier League club
Hednesford Town have confirmed the appointment of Southampton FC hero Kelvin Davis as their new manager. Danny Butterfield joins as his assistant. Read More
River North developer holds big fundraising lead in Democratic fight to succeed U.S. Rep. Danny Davis
Jason Friedman's cash advantage stands out in 13-way congressional primary as one top rival condemns him for having "never been a partner in this fight" to lift up the West Side. Read More
What to know about Illinois' 7th Congressional District Democratic primary
A crowded field of candidates with some familiar names are vying for the seat held by U.S. Rep. Danny Davis for nearly three decades. Read More