Illinois lawmakers call for stricter gun control during Senate committee hearing on Highland Park shooting
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) set the stage Wednesday during a Senate judicial committee hearing on the deadly Highland Park shooting.
Sen. Duckworth urges lawmakers to ban civilian sale or transfer of military style rifles
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth urged her colleagues Thursday to ban the civilian sale or transfer of powerful military style rifles.
Illinois U.S. Senate primary election results: GOP’s Salvi to face Duckworth in November
Illinois hosts its primary election Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.
7 Illinois Republicans look to replace Tammy Duckworth in US Senate
While Illinois has elected GOP senators in the recent past, Tammy Duckworth defeated the most recent Republican to hold a seat — moderate Sen. Mark Kirk — by more than 10 points in 2016.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth urges swift action on gun control
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Friday lamented the tens of thousands of Americans murdered by gunfire, especially children.
Chicago considering bid to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
Chicago is considering a bid to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
'Troop Talent Act': Senator Duckworth proposes bill to help veterans get jobs
"We just have to do a better job of welcoming veterans to help them transition into the workforce," Duckworth said.
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth: 'my focus is getting Americans out of Afghanistan'
Local leaders are weighing in on the situation in Afghanistan.
12 families file suit in wake of deadly LaSalle Veterans' Home outbreak
A dozen families are suing after a deadly coronavirus outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans Home.