U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly launches Senate bid to succeed Dick Durbin

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced Monday she will run for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dick Durbin, who said he won't seek re-election in 2026.

Pritzker backs Stratton in Senate race - could it narrow the field?

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as his candidate for the 2026 Senate race, raising questions about whether her early backing will deter other potential contenders.

Paris on Politics: Who Will Run for Durbin's Senate Seat?
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Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the Senate Democratic whip and the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, has announced this week that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Who will run for his seat? Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has already announced she is running. Host Paris Schutz sits down with a panel to discuss the possibilities. Plus, Schutz sits down with Timothy Snyder, author of "On Tyranny," to discuss President Donald Trump's governing style.

Paris on Politics: Sen. Durbin won't seek reelection
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Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday that he would not seek reelection after spending decades in DC. So, what's next and who may be vying for his seat?

Obama, Pritzker react to Durbin announcing he won't seek reelection
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Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won?t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois won't seek re-election in 2026
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Dick Durbin, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Illinois, announced on Wednesday that he won?t seek re-election in 2026 for a sixth term.

Illinois politics: As Durbin stalls on 2026 decision, state treasurer faces protest firestorm

Illinois' senior U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin hasn’t said if he’ll seek another six-year term, and that uncertainty is fueling quiet jostling among ambitious Democrats across the state. 

Paris on Politics: Will Dick Durbin retire next year?
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FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.

Illinois lawmakers slam Trump admin officials for group chat leak

Illinois members of Congress slammed Trump administration officials involved in the leak of plans for a military attack in Yemen to a journalist.

Pritzker, Durbin rip Trump's move to dismantle Education Department: 'What a fool'

Illinois lawmakers are pushing back after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.