RNC 2024: Illinois' moderate, suburban GOP lawmakers stay away from convention

Unity has been the overarching theme at Illinois GOP delegation breakfast rallies on the Republican National Convention's first two days. But the events are notable for who isn't there, as much as who is.

Duckworth, Dem senators call out conservative agenda on reproductive rights
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Six Democratic senators outlined Project 2025, a conservative led agenda that details a plan to fire federal employees that oppose conservative beliefs, including reproductive rights.

Duckworth introduces bill to protect and expand access to IVF treatments

The legislative package aims to establish a nationwide right to IVF and other associated reproductive technologies, while also lowering the costs for millions of families.

Democrats prepare for potential protests at Chicago convention

A new report suggests Democrats are "preparing for the worst" when they come to Chicago in August for the Democratic National Convention.

Duckworth advocates for reproductive rights, IVF

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

Duckworth advocates for reproductive rights, IVF
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Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

Bill aiming to protect IVF treatment in US blocked by Senate Republicans

Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.

Duckworth leads reproductive rights charge after Alabama IVF ruling

The Alabama ruling, which deemed frozen embryos created through IVF as children under state law, has sparked outcry among lawmakers advocating for reproductive freedoms.

Duckworth leads reproductive rights charge after Alabama IVF ruling
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The Alabama ruling, which deemed frozen embryos created through IVF as children under state law, has sparked outcry among lawmakers advocating for reproductive freedoms.

Pritzker goes off on MAGA Republicans at Illinois State Fair

Springfield witnessed a surge of Democratic energy on Wednesday as Governor JB Pritzker headlined the festivities during Democrat Day at the Illinois State Fair.

Stroger Hospital receives federal funding to help NICU

Officials say $863,000 will go toward the purchase of new incubators, infant warmers and other care tools.

Durbin, Duckworth push to help children dealing with trauma

Citing the gun violence in the city of Chicago, Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are helping to expand services for children dealing with trauma.

Chicago Children's Advocacy Center gets $1M to expand facility
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Citing the gun violence in the city, senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are helping to expand services for children dealing with trauma.

Durbin, Duckworth send 2 names to Biden for new U.S. attorney

To fill the vacant U.S. Attorney spot in Chicago — a position so far held only by white males — Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth on Monday sent President Joe Biden the names of two former federal prosecutors.