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Duckworth, Durbin Join Hirono, Murray in Introducing Bill to Double Pell Grant Awards to Help Make College More Affordable

June 30 2021 at 5:44 AM

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

FCC Releases Second Annual Report On Robocall Blocking Tools

June 29 2021 at 2:57 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Federal Communications Commission today released the second of two annual...

Gov. Pritzker Announces Significant Expansion of Financial Assistance for Families Seeking Child Care and Providers

June 29 2021 at 2:36 PM

DECATUR - Building on his commitment to making Illinois the leading state in the country for...

FCC Announces Release Of Regional Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Data

June 29 2021 at 1:58 PM

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2021—FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced today the agency...

Bost Urges Biden To Hold China And Russia Accountable For Cyberattacks Against U.S. Food System

June 29 2021 at 1:37 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today joined 46 of his colleagues...

Rep. Kelly Shares Heartbreaking Gun Violence Stories On House Floor

June 29 2021 at 1:20 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Vice Chair of the Congressional...

Pritzker Administration Announces $54 Million Investment In Increased Rates For In-Home Care Providers

June 29 2021 at 11:56 AM

SPRINGFIELD – Amidst the worst pandemic in a century, the Pritzker administration today...

FCC Launches Country’s Largest Effort To Close Homework Gap

June 29 2021 at 10:15 AM

WASHINGTON —Today, FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced schools and libraries...

Pritzker Administration Announces Large Illinois Businesses To Report Equal Pay Information Beginning Next Year

June 28 2021 at 4:06 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Following Governor Pritzker’s signature of SB1847, businesses with 100 o...

Jesse White Extends Driver’s License And ID Card Expiration Dates Until January 1, 2022

June 28 2021 at 2:43 PM

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s...

Duckworth Discusses Economic Growth And Infrastructure With Greater St. Louis, Inc.

June 28 2021 at 2:27 PM

ST. LOUIS - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today attended the Greater St. Louis, Inc.’s...

Public Health Officials Announce More Than 80 COVID-19 Cases Now Associated with Youth Camp Outbreak

June 28 2021 at 2:26 PM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now reporting 85 teens an...

Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement Regarding Derek Chauvin Sentencing

June 28 2021 at 9:17 AM

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement in response...

Governor Pritzker and State Fire Marshal Announce Illinois Fire Department COVID-19 Relief Grants

June 25 2021 at 9:30 AM

SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Fire Marshal Matt Perez today announced a...

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Durbin, Grassley Bill To Put Cameras In Supreme Court

June 25 2021 at 9:14 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 15-7 to advance the bipartisan...

Op-Ed: Rep. Elik’s June 2021 Legislative Update

June 24 2021 at 5:02 PM

SPRINGFIELD - This is my fourth update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative....

Duckworth Introduces Comprehensive Bill Package To Help Protect Servicemembers And Veterans From Deportation

June 24 2021 at 4:53 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today re-introduced...

Durbin, Duckworth Call On President Biden To Extend Pause On Student Loan Payments

June 24 2021 at 9:29 AM

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

Attorney General Raoul Announces New Statewide Automated Victim Notification System

June 24 2021 at 9:00 AM

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a new statewide automated victim notification...

Durbin Calls For Unanimous Passage Of Bipartisan & Bicameral Legislation To Sustain Crime Victims Fund - Senator Pat Toomey Objects

June 24 2021 at 8:49 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee,...

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