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Duckworth, Durbin Call on Trump Administration to Do More to Bring Home Illinoisans Stranded Overseas

March 24 2020 at 9:15 AM

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) are calling on the...

Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Army Secretary Mccarthy

March 24 2020 at 9:13 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations...

Durbin Statement on Third Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package

March 23 2020 at 12:11 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement...

Bill Supported by Duckworth and Durbin to Protect GI Bill Benefits as Universities Move Online Due to Coronavirus

March 23 2020 at 12:05 PM

– Bipartisan legislation supported by combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)...

Sen. Durbin to Senate: Allow Remove Voting During National Emergencies

March 23 2020 at 12:00 PM

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

State Treasurer to Make Low-Interest Bridge Loans for Businesses Available as Soon as This Week

March 23 2020 at 11:57 AM

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois small businesses can tap into $250 million in low-interest bridge...

An Update on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 23 2020 at 11:46 AM

While we continue our fight against COVID-19, I wanted to update you on the work I’m doing and...

Lenzi Offers Thanks and Assistance to Those on the Front Lines of the Corona Virus fight

March 23 2020 at 9:06 AM

CARBONDALE – Presumptive Democratic nominee for Congress in Illinois’ 12 th District,...

Durbin Discusses Coronavirus Response With Walgreens CEO

March 21 2020 at 5:53 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke with Walgreens CEO Alex Gourlay today...

Public Health Officials Announce 163 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

March 20 2020 at 8:00 PM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 163 new cases...

Statement from Illinois Education Association President Kathi Griffin on lllinois’ “Stay at Home” Order, Schools Staying Closed Until April 8

March 20 2020 at 7:59 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Today, Gov. JB Pritzker ordered Illinois residents to “stay at home”...

Illinois EPA Temporarily Closes All Vehicle Emissions Testing Stations

March 20 2020 at 7:57 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim today announced the temporary closure of all vehicl...

Jesse White Extends Office Closures, Including Driver Services Facilities, Through April 7

March 20 2020 at 7:56 PM

llinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all offices, including Driver Services facilities...

Gov. Pritzker Announces Statewide Stay At Home Order to Maximize COVID-19 Containment, Ensure Health Care System Remains Fully Operational

March 20 2020 at 7:52 PM

Chicago — Following the advice of leading public health experts around the globe, Governor JB...

In Midst Of Pandemic, Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Call On President Trump To End Efforts To Sabotage The Affordable Care Act

March 20 2020 at 7:51 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), along wit...

Duckworth, Durbin to Major Health Insurers: Fully Cover Testing, Treatment for COVID-19 at No Additional Cost to Patients

March 20 2020 at 7:50 PM

WASHINGTON, DC– U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Senator...

Durbin: Mcconnell Plan For Third Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Package Leaves Out Health Care Workers & Working Families

March 20 2020 at 7:48 PM

WASHINGTON – Amid the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today,...

Duckworth, Menendez Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community During COVID-19 Outbreak

March 20 2020 at 7:48 PM

– U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ), along with nine Senate colleagues,...

Durbin, Colleagues Unveil New Plan To Cancel Student Loan Payments For Duration Of Coronavirus Emergency

March 20 2020 at 7:46 PM

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Patty Murray...

Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Illinois Shelter-in-place Order

March 20 2020 at 7:44 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today released the following...

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