WASHINGTON–Never mind those polls that show the public favoring Democrats in this November’s congressional elections.Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, says several Democrats—rank-and-file union members no less—have told him in recent days that they plan to vote Republican this election because they’re fed up with the…

WASHINGTON–Mark your calendars for June 30th. That will be “National Corvette Day” if Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, has his way.

The House this week is scheduled to take up a resolution sponsored by Shimkus declaring this new sports-car day of…

WASHINGTON–Think you’ve got big plans for Memorial Day? You’ve got nothing on Reps. Russ Carnahan, D-St. Louis, and John Shimkus, R-Collinsville.

Both have signed up for European get-aways during next week’s Memorial Day recess (or “district work period,” as lawmakers…

WASHINGTON–Just because the bi-state region’s members of Congress are all in pretty safe seats doesn’t mean they’re not busily raising and spending campaign cash.

Here’s a quick run-down of what local House members reported raising and spending in their first…