Chicago early voting opens soon as voters choose Durbin’s successor
Early voting in the 2026 midterms starts in Chicago in two weeks. Among the choices on your ballet, selecting a replacement for longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.
Early voting in the 2026 midterms starts in Chicago in two weeks. Among the choices on your ballet, selecting a replacement for longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.
Sen. Durbin talks Denmark trip and U.S. ties
President Trump is pulling back on tariff threats against European countries over Greenland. But the plan has Scandinavian countries like Denmark rattled. Sen. Durbin spoke about his trip to Copenhagen just last week.
President Trump is pulling back on tariff threats against European countries over Greenland. But the plan has Scandinavian countries like Denmark rattled. Sen. Durbin spoke about his trip to Copenhagen just last week.
Race for Illinois Senate seat | The Chicago Report
Thanks to the impending retirement of Sen. Dick Durbin, the Democratic Primary is closely contested, but how about on the Republican side? We talk to one of the candidates, Jeannie Evans, a Hyde Park resident and attorney in Chicago.
Thanks to the impending retirement of Sen. Dick Durbin, the Democratic Primary is closely contested, but how about on the Republican side? We talk to one of the candidates, Jeannie Evans, a Hyde Park resident and attorney in Chicago.
Nearly 3 million online seller accounts removed under federal law, Sen. Durbin says
Nearly 3 million online seller accounts have been removed from major shopping platforms since a federal law aimed at curbing fraud and counterfeit goods took effect, according to data released by Sen. Dick Durbin.
Nearly 3 million online seller accounts have been removed from major shopping platforms since a federal law aimed at curbing fraud and counterfeit goods took effect, according to data released by Sen. Dick Durbin.
Nearly 3 million online seller accounts removed under federal law, Sen. Durbin says
Nearly 3 million online seller accounts have been removed from major shopping platforms since a federal law aimed at curbing fraud and counterfeit goods took effect, according to data released by Sen. Dick Durbin.
Nearly 3 million online seller accounts have been removed from major shopping platforms since a federal law aimed at curbing fraud and counterfeit goods took effect, according to data released by Sen. Dick Durbin.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 1)
On a special edition of "The Chicago Report," we count down the top 10 political stories of the year, beginning with stories 10 through 6. This episode covers major moments including City Council clashes over a global debate, a budget battle that pushed Chicago to the brink of a shutdown, Senator Dick Durbin’s decision not to seek reelection and the race to replace him, ongoing Bears stadium drama, and Mayor Brandon Johnson’s visit to the nation’s capital.
On a special edition of "The Chicago Report," we count down the top 10 political stories of the year, beginning with stories 10 through 6. This episode covers major moments including City Council clashes over a global debate, a budget battle that pushed Chicago to the brink of a shutdown, Senator Dick Durbin’s decision not to seek reelection and the race to replace him, ongoing Bears stadium drama, and Mayor Brandon Johnson’s visit to the nation’s capital.
One-on-one with Sen. Dick Durbin | The Chicago Report
Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Illinois' Sen. Dick Durbin wants more online protections for kids
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduced a new bill to protect children from online predators.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduced a new bill to protect children from online predators.
Sen. Durbin makes last-year bid to pass long-fought Dream Act
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the bill “closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times.
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the bill “closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times.
Sen. Durbin makes last-year bid to pass long-fought Dream Act
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the piece of legislation "closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times. He has introduced the bill in every session of Congress since 2001.
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the piece of legislation "closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times. He has introduced the bill in every session of Congress since 2001.
New Dream Act proposal could expand legal options for young immigrants in Illinois
A new Dream Act introduced Thursday could change the legal options available to thousands of young immigrants in Illinois. The proposal comes as immigration enforcement increases in other states.
A new Dream Act introduced Thursday could change the legal options available to thousands of young immigrants in Illinois. The proposal comes as immigration enforcement increases in other states.
Durbin pushes for lasting protections for dreamers as immigration raids continue
Sen. Dick Durbin says it's time to give dreamers a real path to legal status. He says the U.S. can't keep leaving young people in limbo while immigration raids continue and courts decide DACA's fate.
Sen. Dick Durbin says it's time to give dreamers a real path to legal status. He says the U.S. can't keep leaving young people in limbo while immigration raids continue and courts decide DACA's fate.
Durbin launches probe after U.S. citizens arrested in federal immigration raids
Senator Dick Durbin is demanding documents, footage, and answers after federal agents arrested American citizens during recent raids in Chicago and other cities. His investigation sets the stage for a hearing that could bring new limits on federal enforcement tactics.
Senator Dick Durbin is demanding documents, footage, and answers after federal agents arrested American citizens during recent raids in Chicago and other cities. His investigation sets the stage for a hearing that could bring new limits on federal enforcement tactics.
Open Illinois seats in 2026 election offer opportunities for new, fresh faces
The Illinois delegation to Washington, D.C. will look very different after the 2026 midterm elections.
The Illinois delegation to Washington, D.C. will look very different after the 2026 midterm elections.
Dick Durbin defends shutdown vote
Illinois is releasing the rest of November SNAP benefits today. The shutdown delayed payments.
Illinois is releasing the rest of November SNAP benefits today. The shutdown delayed payments.
Sen. Dick Durbin defends vote with Republicans to end government shutdown
Dick Durbin defended his decision to vote to end the longest government shutdown in history, against the wishes of many in his party.
Dick Durbin defended his decision to vote to end the longest government shutdown in history, against the wishes of many in his party.
As government shutdown nears end, Durbin face backlash for vote to reopen
As members of Congress make progress on ending the longest federal government shutdown in history, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin faced criticism for his vote with Republicans to end the standoff.
As members of Congress make progress on ending the longest federal government shutdown in history, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin faced criticism for his vote with Republicans to end the standoff.
Durbin meets with Little Village students after peaceful protest
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin showing some recognitions for Little Village students who took part in a peaceful protest.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin showing some recognitions for Little Village students who took part in a peaceful protest.
Durbin meets with Little Village students after peaceful protest
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is showing some recognition for Chicago students who took part in a peaceful protest.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is showing some recognition for Chicago students who took part in a peaceful protest.
MedGlobal honors Sen. Durbin with lifetime achievement award
Senator Dick Durbin was recognized with a lifetime achievement award this weekend.
Senator Dick Durbin was recognized with a lifetime achievement award this weekend.