Dick Durbin defends shutdown vote
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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.

As government shutdown nears end, Durbin face backlash for vote to reopen
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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.

Senate Judiciary Committee weighs ethics rules for Supreme Court amid conflict of interest concerns
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The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering ethics rules for the Supreme Court. It comes in the wake of several revelations about justice's interactions with wealthy donors and other potential conflicts of interest.

Durbin presses Patel in congressional hearing
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Kash Patel sat in front of senators Tuesday morning, defending his first months as FBI director. He faces lawsuits, budget cuts and criticism over his handling of a high-profile shooting.

Illinois leaders call Charlie Kirk shooting ‘horrifying,’ condemn political violence

Illinois officials are joining national leaders Wednesday in condemning political violence after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Sen. Durbin tells Chicago residents to not be afraid, calls Trump post 'disgusting'
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Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) spoke before a Mexican Independence Day Parade in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood amid fears of stepped-up immigration enforcement in the city.

Chicago protest planned amid possible surge in ICE operations
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At least one large-scale protest is scheduled this weekend in downtown Chicago as President Donald Trump threatens to send National Guard troops and additional immigration enforcement agents to the city.