Pullman National Monument officials opens in Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Sen. Dick Durbin joined community leaders Monday morning to celebrate the grand opening of the Pullman National Monument.
Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Sen. Dick Durbin joined community leaders Monday morning to celebrate the grand opening of the Pullman National Monument.
Sen. Durbin denounces new Texas abortion law
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin on Wednesday denounced a new law that just took effect in Texas, banning abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin on Wednesday denounced a new law that just took effect in Texas, banning abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy.
New Texas law bans abortions at 6 weeks
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin denounced a new Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin denounced a new Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Durbin stumps for $3.5 trillion 'human infrastructure' bill
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is turning his attention to the Human Infrastructure bill now that the Senate has passed the trillion dollar infrastructure bill.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is turning his attention to the Human Infrastructure bill now that the Senate has passed the trillion dollar infrastructure bill.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin stumps for $3.5 trillion 'human infrastructure' bill
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is turning his attention to the "human infrastructure" bill now that the Senate has passed the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is turning his attention to the "human infrastructure" bill now that the Senate has passed the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Illinois Senator Durbin pitching infrastructure plan
As lawmakers prepare to vote next week on a $1.2 trillion repair and construction plan, Illinois' senior senator wants public support.
As lawmakers prepare to vote next week on a $1.2 trillion repair and construction plan, Illinois' senior senator wants public support.
Lightfoot, Durbin break ground on $2.1B CTA modernization project
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Sen. Dick Durbin broke ground Wednesday on the reconstruction of four 100-year-old stations and track structures on CTA's busiest rail line.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Sen. Dick Durbin broke ground Wednesday on the reconstruction of four 100-year-old stations and track structures on CTA's busiest rail line.
12 families file suit in wake of deadly LaSalle Veterans' Home outbreak
A dozen families are suing after a deadly coronavirus outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans Home.
A dozen families are suing after a deadly coronavirus outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans Home.
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.
Democrat senators, House GOP lawmakers and the Illinois Republican Party all condemned the move to fire Chicago-based U.S. Attorney John Lausch.
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.
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.
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.
In the wake of Wednesday's attack on the Capitol, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin plans to reintroduce the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, the second highest ranking Democratic senator, was re-elected into the Senate Tuesday night.
Complete Election Results: Interactive Electoral College map
Illinois is holding its presidential election on Tuesday, November 3. Here's a look at the results.
Illinois is holding its presidential election on Tuesday, November 3. Here's a look at the results.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.