Dick Durbin

An Illinois senator is honoring the lifetime of work of a Chicago-based progressive activist. 

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin blasted top health and law enforcement officials for not doing more to combat the rise of illegal electronic cigarettes among young people in the U.S., a multibillion-dollar business that has flourished amid haphazard enforcement.

Speaking at the Illinois delegate breakfast on Thursday, Durbin criticized Vance's stance on crime.

This call to action comes amid scrutiny over Justice Clarence Thomas for not disclosing luxury trips and gifts received from wealthy individuals with cases before the Supreme Court.

Several Illinois Democrats are divided on whether Vice President Kamala Harris should be the Democratic presidential nominee after President Joe Biden announced that he will not seek reelection.

Illinois leaders spoke out after President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he will not seek reelection.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois underwent hip replacement surgery Thursday and will remain in his home state of Illinois until he's cleared by his doctor for travel to Washington, according to his office.

Organizers of the upcoming Democratic National Convention are taking a hard look at security in the wake of all the campus protests across the country.

A ceremony took place at O'Hare International Airport Monday morning, celebrating the groundbreaking for enhancements to Terminal 3.

Senator Dick Durbin, Rep. Sean Casten and others joined the front lines alongside letter carriers on Monday, protesting the Postmaster General's plan to cut back.