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Attorney General Raoul Urges Federal Court To Keep Open U.S. Department Of Homeland Security’s Civil Rights Offices

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in urging...

Durbin Exposes The Costs Of Republicans’ 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill,' Slams Republicans For Slashing Medicaid, SNAP To Pay For Billionaire Tax Breaks

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered a speech on the...

State of Illinois Marks Highest Workforce Levels Since 2008

SPRINGFIELD – Today, Illinois Central Management Services (CMS) announced that the State of...

Duckworth, Durbin Help Introduce Resolution Recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick...

Governor Comments On Trump Administration Termination Of Digital Equity Program

CHICAGO - In mid-May, the Trump Administration, through U.S. Department of Commerce National...

Gov. Pritzker Announces Four Appointments to Boards and Commissions

SPRINGFIELD - Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced...

Attorney General Raoul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress To Oppose Efforts Prohibiting States Enforcing Artificial Intelligence Regulations

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys...

Welch, Durbin Lead Senate Judiciary Democrats in Calling for Hearing on Trump’s Violation of the Right to Due Process

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary...

Belt Moves To Ban Bait-and-switch Gym Membership Sales Tactic

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt held a press conference to highlight legislation...

Durbin Calls On Trump White House To Honor Blue Slip Rule For U.S. Attorneys During Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting

WASHINGTON – During today’s Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting, U.S....

Illinois Payroll Jobs Reach Record High for Second Month in a Row

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today nonfarm...

Durbin Delivers Opening Statement On Oversight Of The Justice Department During Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciar...

Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition Backing Challenge To Executive Orders Unlawfully Targeting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion And Accessibility

CHICAGO – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general...

Attorney General Raoul Joins Coalition In Issuing Joint Statement On Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of attorneys general issued a joint...

Durbin Meets With Illinois NPR As Trump Administration Threatens Public Media

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with leadership from...

Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon on New Enclosed Arena at Giant City Stables

MAKANDA - Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR),...

Duckworth Slams Republicans for Undermining the Implementation of Bipartisan PACT Act to Expand VA Care for Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) slammed Congressional...

Bipartisan Duckworth-Daines-Cruz-Hirono Bill to Better Protect Parents Traveling with Breast Milk Passes Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to make...

Illinois Recovers $45 Million Settlement from CVS Caremark

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Office of the Attorney General (OAG) reached a settlement on behalf of...

Durbin Meets With Nominee To Serve As Chairman Of CFTC

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Brian Quintenz,...

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