Pritzker backs Stratton in Senate race - could it narrow the field?
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as his candidate for the 2026 Senate race, raising questions about whether her early backing will deter other potential contenders.
Paris on Politics: Who Will Run for Durbin's Senate Seat?
Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the Senate Democratic whip and the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, has announced this week that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Who will run for his seat? Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has already announced she is running. Host Paris Schutz sits down with a panel to discuss the possibilities. Plus, Schutz sits down with Timothy Snyder, author of "On Tyranny," to discuss President Donald Trump's governing style.
Who will replace Durbin? Stratton throws her hat in the ring
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is the first Democrat to launch a Senate bid to replace Dick Durbin.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton touts credentials in run for U.S. Senate
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is throwing her name into the race for the now-open U.S. Senate seat.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launches U.S. Senate campaign
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Wednesday formally launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launches U.S. Senate campaign to replace Durbin
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Wednesday formally launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Paris on Politics: Sen. Durbin won't seek reelection
Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday that he would not seek reelection after spending decades in DC. So, what's next and who may be vying for his seat?
Obama, Pritzker react to Durbin announcing he won't seek reelection
Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won’t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois won't seek re-election in 2026
Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won’t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.
Dick Durbin, Illinois' longest serving U.S. senator, won’t seek re-election in 2026
Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won’t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.
Illinois politics: As Durbin stalls on 2026 decision, state treasurer faces protest firestorm
Illinois' senior U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin hasn’t said if he’ll seek another six-year term, and that uncertainty is fueling quiet jostling among ambitious Democrats across the state.
Paris on Politics: Will Dick Durbin retire next year?
FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
‘A global mess’: Reaction to Trump’s tariff pause as China’s in the spotlight
President Donald Trump is pausing most of his 'reciprocal' tariffs for 90 days.
Illinois lawmakers criticize Trump’s tariffs, say he’s ‘enamored’ with them despite economic risks
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s newly-announced "reciprocal" tariffs, warning they could drive up prices for American families.
Illinois lawmakers criticize Trump’s tariffs, say he’s ‘enamored’ with them despite economic risks
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s newly-announced "reciprocal" tariffs, warning they could drive up prices for American families.
Illinois lawmakers slam Trump admin officials for group chat leak
Illinois members of Congress slammed Trump administration officials involved in the leak of plans for a military attack in Yemen to a journalist.
Pritzker, Durbin rip Trump's move to dismantle Education Department: 'What a fool'
Illinois lawmakers are pushing back after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
Illinois leaders slam Trump after ‘appalling’ Education Department layoffs
Illinois leaders took shots at the Trump administration after it announced the firings of over 1,3000 employees at the Department of Education.
Illinois leaders slam Trump after 'appalling' Education Department layoffs
Illinois leaders took shots at the Trump administration after it announced the firings of over 1,3000 employees at the Department of Education.
Durbin calls out Trump, Musk partnership
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin says the partnership between President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk is contradicting the judicial department and federal courts.