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Durbin, Duckworth Join Schumer, Warren To Introduce Resolution Calling On President To Cancel Student Loan Debt For Federal Borrowers

September 18 2020 at 9:05 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Senate Democratic...

Durbin, Senate Dems Unveil America Leads Act To Confront The Rise Of China

September 18 2020 at 8:55 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined Senate Foreign Relations...

Senate Confirms Nominations Of Four Illinois District Judges

September 17 2020 at 1:29 PM

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today...

Durbin Meets With Illinois Pork Producers Association

September 17 2020 at 1:05 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture,...

Statewide Unemployment Drops to 11 Percent, Payrolls Increase in August

September 17 2020 at 1:01 PM

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

Republican State Representative Candidate Amy Elik Responds To String Of Public Comments Made By Rep. Bristow

September 17 2020 at 12:52 PM

ALTON - Today, Amy Elik, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 111th District, is responding...

Duckworth Statement on EPA Decision to Deny Small Refinery Exemptions Under Renewable Fuel Standard

September 17 2020 at 12:46 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today issued a statement following the...

Bost Announces Southern Illinois Delta Regional Authority Investments

September 17 2020 at 12:44 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA...

Op-Ed - A Healthy Discussion Of The Issues Has Died

September 17 2020 at 11:30 AM

Carbondale - Last week, our campaign was notified that 12th District Congressman Mike Bost has refused...

Lincoln Presidential Library And Museum Honored For Its Popularity With Visitors

September 17 2020 at 11:12 AM

SPRINGFIELD – Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has been recognized with a Travelers’...

Two Months Later, Pritzker Stands By His Man

September 17 2020 at 10:43 AM

Note: This is prepared by the Illinois Republican GOP. SPRINGFIELD - It's been two months since...

Landmarks Illinois’ Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Program Provides Funding To Preservation Projects In Four Illinois Communities

September 17 2020 at 10:41 AM

CHICAGO – Landmarks Illinois has awarded a total of $10,000 in grant funding to historic preservation...

Illinois DCFS Releases Public Service Announcement Reminding mandated reporters to report child abuse or neglect

September 17 2020 at 10:28 AM

SPRINGFIELD - For months, Illinois children have been isolated at home without teachers, coaches, family...

Ninety Days Since Landmark Supreme Court Daca Decision And Following Critical Tps Decision, Durbin Calls On Senate To Pass Dream & Promise Act

September 17 2020 at 10:17 AM

WASHINGTON – Ninety days since the Supreme Court’s decision rejecting President Donald...

State Of Illinois Joins Black Chamber Of Commerce Of Illinois

September 17 2020 at 9:20 AM

DECATUR — The State of Illinois’ Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)...

Duckworth, Durbin Announce $2.5 Million for River Transportation Improvements in the Metro-East

September 16 2020 at 3:12 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced...

Durbin Statement On Illinois Budget Issues Resulting From Covid-19 Pandemic

September 16 2020 at 3:03 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today issued the following statement after Illinois...

Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Federal Government to Require More Consideration for Women, People of Color on Corporate Boards and Leadership Positions

September 16 2020 at 1:49 PM

SPRINGFIELD – The federal government must implement common-sense requirements to boost the...

Durbin Speaks With Growth Energy

September 16 2020 at 1:44 PM