Durbin, Duckworth push for National Landmark status for Chicago church where Emmett Till's service was held
Emmett Till's mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, insisted that he have an open casket service despite his face being unrecognizably disfigured.
Bailey calls new voter opinion survey showing Pritzker up big 'laughable'
The new Illinois survey looked at the contests for governor, U.S. senator and attorney general. In all three contests, there were major similarities.
Lightfoot, lawmakers and activists gather to discuss how to get guns off Chicago's streets
Senator Tammy Duckworth stressed the need for a ban on assault weapons, and Senator Dick Durbin pointed to the need for juvenile offenders to receive more counseling.
Duckworth and Salvi square off over abortion, immigration during candidates' forum
Deep differences on abortion and immigration divided Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth and her Republican challenger Kathy Salvi during a virtual candidates' forum on Tuesday.
Father of Lombard man now freed by Taliban speaks out: 'big relief'
A west suburban Chicago man who has been held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years by the Taliban has been released as part of a prisoner swap.
Duckworth condemns GOP's proposal to ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks
Sen. Tammy Duckworth spoke with other Democratic senators Thursday and highlighted the work Illinois does to provide abortion care to women from other states.
Lightfoot pitches Chicago to host 2024 Democratic Convention during trip to Maryland
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is in Maryland — pitching Chicago to host the 2024 Democratic Convention.
Duckworth opponent Kathy Salvi calls for cutting off Ukraine aid
“This is another example of the Washington elite just sending our money, spending our money to oblivion,” said Kathy Salvi.



















