Dick Durbin

Biden faces backlash after firing Chicago prosecutor probing corruption among Illinois Dems

Democrat senators, House GOP lawmakers and the Illinois Republican Party all condemned the move to fire Chicago-based U.S. Attorney John Lausch.

February 12

U.S. attorney in central Illinois submits resignation despite Durbin, Duckworth advocating for his retention

The U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois on Thursday submitted his resignation to the Biden administration despite the state’s senators and two congressmen advocating for his retention.

February 11

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin to reintroduce Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act

In the wake of Wednesday's attack on the Capitol, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin plans to reintroduce the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act.

January 8

Dick Durbin: Help from Congress for Illinois finances unlikely

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is touting the benefits of the pandemic and omnibus spending bill passed by Congress, but on Tuesday warned Illinois’ leaders not to count on federal help to balance the state’s budget.

December 22, 2020

Pritzker says Madigan should step down as party chairman

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday said that Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should step down as chairman of the state Democratic Party, agreeing with the state’s senior U.S. senator that the longtime political powerbroker’s implication in a federal bribery investigation hurt Democrats in Tuesday’s elections.

November 5, 2020

Democrats Biden, Durbin, Newman win in Illinois

Former Vice President Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in Illinois and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won reelection on Tuesday, continuing a pattern of Democratic dominance in the state.

November 3, 2020

Durbin re-elected to the US Senate: AP

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, the second highest ranking Democratic senator, was re-elected into the Senate Tuesday night.

November 3, 2020

Complete Election Results: Interactive Electoral College map

Illinois is holding its presidential election on Tuesday, November 3. Here's a look at the results.

November 3, 2020

Illinois lawmakers weigh in on first presidential debate

Republican lawmakers in Chicago who strongly support Donald tTump say he won last night's debate, noting Joe Biden at times called the president a "clown."

September 30, 2020

Federal agents expected to begin new Chicago assignment in coming days

President Trump has now re-assigned 300 federal agents to Chicago, denouncing Democrats who run the city for failing to stem a huge surge in shootings and killings. 

July 23, 2020

Senator Durbin apologizes to Tim Scott for 'token' comment on police reform bill

Illinois' senior senator expressed regret Wednesday and claims he was misunderstood. However, a black Republican colleague says Durbin's comment on the Senate floor hurt his soul.

June 17, 2020

Illinois Dems seek $41 billion in federal coronavirus relief

Illinois Senate Democrats have sought more than $41 billion from the federal government in the next coronavirus relief plan, including $10 billion for a pension fund bailout.

April 19, 2020

Mayor Lightfoot, Durbin endorse Joe Biden for president

Dick Durbin and Lori Lightfoot announced their endorsement alongside several members of Congress who have already endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden.

March 6, 2020

Senator Durbin urges improved regulation of vaping industry

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration needs to better regulate the electronic cigarette industry in the wake of several vaping-related deaths, Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois urged Monday.

September 9, 2019