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Streator council approves bridge work at Park, Bilger Street
Streator City Council approved work for the Park and Bilger Street bridges after the city secured $1 million in federal funding through the office of Darin LaHood.
Darin LaHood speaks on Trump feud with Pope Leo
Peoria Republican Darin LaHood, who is Catholic, was not fond of Trump's remarks about Pope Leo XIV.
Streator council discusses next step in bridge project following $1M federal award
Streator is beginning the process of replacing both the Park and Bilger Street bridges after securing $1 million in federal funding through the office of Darin LaHood.
Arukah lands $2M in federal funding for Princeton renovations
Arukah Institute received a $2 million federal funding award on Tuesday to support major renovations at its Princeton facility, with Congressman Darin LaHood on hand to present the check after getting the funding through legislation.
U.S. Congressman LaHood visited Focus House, other Ogle County communities Wednesday
U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, visited Focus House north of Rochelle on Wednesday to tour the facility and meet with the organization’s leadership regarding its programming and desire for a new residence hall.
Ahead of midterms, Illinois’ GOP members of Congress question the state’s ‘election integrity’
In a letter sent to the Illinois State Board of Elections, Reps. Mike Bost, Mary Miller and Darin LaHood urged the state to provide more information about how voting records are vetted.
Major Illinois and Peoria elections to watch in 2026
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Darin LaHood are up for reelection in 2026. Those races and others will have an impact around the state and locally.
Illinois Republicans tell President Trump to reject Michael Madigan pardon request
U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood, Mary Miller and Mike Bost, staunch Trump allies, penned the request on Tuesday.
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Rep. LaHood visits Lee County Council on Aging to thank staff, greet senior citizens
The Lee County Council on Aging welcomed U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, on Nov. 7 for a special visit recognizing the dedication and service of the agency’s employees.
Illinois politicians vote to end 'secrecy, speculation' of Epstein files
Darin LaHood, Eric Sorensen and Robin Kelly were among the Illinois politicians to release statements after voting on the release of the Epstein Files