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Rep. Lauren Underwood takes reins of Democratic women's 'power brunch' - vows big wins for Dems in November
From becoming the youngest Black woman to be elected to Congress in 2018 to serving as a recruitment co-chair for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Underwood, 39, continues to boost her profile as a Democratic power player. Read More
$2M in federal dollars requested for regional fire training facility in Sugar Grove
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, has requested $2 million in federal funding to help the Sugar Grove Fire Protection District build a regional fire training facility. It's 1 of 20 projects Underwood's identified for federal aid in District 14. Read More
$1.7M in federal dollars could help Shabbona public library upgrades
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, has requested $1.7 million in federal dollars for the public library in Shabbona to help modernize the outdated building and support its community programs. Read More
Underwood proposes $1.2M in funding for Metra expansion between DeKalb, Elburn
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, has proposed $1.2 million in federal funding which, if approved, could support efforts to expand Metra rail from Elburn to DeKalb. Read More
U.S. House passes legislation to rename Plainfield Post Office in honor of fallen Joliet soldier
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, is sponsoring legislation to rename the post office at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield in honor of Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr. Read More
Plainfield Park District expanding trail system thanks to $250,000 in federal funds
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, was able to secure $250,000 in federal funding for the Bentley Road Pathway Connection, which is part of the DuPage River Trail Read More
Underwood secures $250,000 in federal funds for Plainfield Park District trail expansion
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, was able to secure $250,000 in federal funding for the Bentley Road Pathway Connection, which is part of the DuPage River Trail Read More
Proposed legislation would address rising youth suicide rates
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, is one of three lawmakers proposing legislation that would address suicide rates among young people by providing more data-based training for professionals in crisis intervention fields. Read More
Funding DHS Piecemeal as Leverage 'Terrible' 'Not a Best Practice'
On Thursday's broadcast of "CNN This Morning," Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) discussed the DHS shutdown and said that funding the agency piecemeal and | Clips Read More
We're Spending on Iran Instead of Affordability Need of ACA Subsidies
On Thursday's broadcast of "CNN This Morning," Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) discussed a potential budget supplemental due to Iran and said that the money | Clips Read More
Marter takes wide lead over opponent in GOP primary for 14th Congressional seat
The seat has been held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville since 2019. Underwood is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. Read More