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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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."
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
