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Durbin, Duckworth Urge MLB to Extend Safety Netting to Right and Left Field Corners at All Ballparks

June 27 2019 at 1:31 PM

WASHINGTON—After recent incidents of Major League Baseball (MLB) fans being hit by foul balls,...

Duckworth, Peters, Roberts Bill to Raise Awareness about Vaccines & Increase Vaccination Rates Advances in Senate

June 27 2019 at 11:53 AM

Legislation comes after measles outbreak hit U.S. with highest number of cases nationwide in 25 years...

Secretary White’s Legislation Combating Texting While Driving Takes Effect July 1

June 27 2019 at 11:50 AM

Classifies first-time offenses as moving violations which are recorded on driving record Illinois...

Illinois State Police Prepare to Safely Implement the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act

June 27 2019 at 7:43 AM

SPRINGFIELD, IL –The Illinois State Police today announced public safety, training, and enforcement...

Illinois State Police (ISP) Make Cannabis Seizure

June 27 2019 at 1:21 AM

ULLIN-Two traffic stops made by an Illinois State Troopers in Johnson County has resulted in the arrest...

Illinois State Police Arrest Suspect in Officer Involved Shooting

June 26 2019 at 2:07 PM

AVON - On June 25, 2019, at approximately 1:58 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officers responded...

Durbin, Grassley, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge EPA to Update Ethanol Science to Improve Trade

June 26 2019 at 11:35 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), both members of the...

As Trump Escalates Tensions, Duckworth Reiterates that President Does Not Have Legal Authority to Start a War with Iran

June 25 2019 at 2:05 PM

– Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) delivered powerful remarks on...

Durbin Testifies at House Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Student Loan Bankruptcy Bill

June 25 2019 at 1:00 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today testified at a House Judiciary...

Manar: Support is on the way for local, independent pharmacies

June 25 2019 at 8:54 AM

SPRINGFIELD – There’s some hope on the horizon for scores of Illinois residents who...

Stuart Measure to Raise Teacher Pay, Address Teacher Shortage Advances to Governor

June 24 2019 at 9:46 AM

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help address the teacher shortage currently facing Illinois, state Rep....

Duckworth Bill to Commemorate & Preserve Route 66 Passes Senate Committee

June 20 2019 at 11:35 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Jim Inhofe...

Senator Meets With Acting Director of Bureau of Prison to Discuss Prison Reform

June 19 2019 at 6:48 PM

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

Sen. Durbin to HHS Secretary: FDA Won't Act to Curb Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic, Will You?

June 19 2019 at 6:44 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on U.S. Department of Health and Human...

Duckworth, Durbin & Fischer Introduce Legislation to Help Midwestern Farmers by Reforming Small Refinery Waiver Program

June 17 2019 at 10:56 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined Senator...

Duckworth, Schakowsky, Durbin, Rush & Kelly Introduce Bill to Protect Infants from Deadly 'Crib Bumpers'

June 16 2019 at 7:48 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky...

Bristow Named Metro East Community Champion for Behavioral Health

June 14 2019 at 3:07 PM

ALTON – In recognition of her ongoing work to help improve mental health in Illinois, state...

Dogtown Pizza Donates $500 to Local Volunteer Fire Department

June 14 2019 at 11:30 AM

ST. LOUIS – Family-owned Dogtown Pizza recently surprised the Crystal City Fire Department by...

Rep. Davis Marks Return of Congressional Baseball Game by Returning to Practice Field

June 14 2019 at 10:07 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) marked the two-year anniversary of the Congressional...

Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement

June 13 2019 at 1:10 PM

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

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