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Rep. Avery Bourne is named Assistant Republican Leader for Illinois House Republican Caucus

January 17 2019 at 10:44 AM

LITCHFIELD - State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) was named today to the role of Assistant...

Durbin and Duckworth back bill to raise federal minimum wage

January 17 2019 at 10:41 AM

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

Fallen trooper Lambert's family issues statement about his loss and compassion of others

January 17 2019 at 10:38 AM

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Police released a statement from the family of Christopher Lamberttoday,...

Durbin: President Trump is holding 250,000 veterans' paychecks hostage for his border wall

January 17 2019 at 10:34 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel...

Gov. Pritzker signs SB 337, requiring state certification for gun dealers

January 17 2019 at 10:09 AM

CHICAGO — Surrounded by gun violence survivors, prevention advocates, community leaders and electe...

Visitation and funeral services are set for fallen Trooper Christopher Lambert

January 16 2019 at 11:42 AM

DOWNERS GROVE, IL – Details for the visitation and funeral of Trooper Christopher Lambert,...

Durbin, Duckworth join colleagues in introducing Assault Weapons ban

January 14 2019 at 3:33 PM

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

Congressman Rodney Davis: Democrats need to compromise with President Trump on border security

January 14 2019 at 1:59 PM

SPRINGFIELD - President Trump has made the case for a border structure and has demonstrated a willingness...

Congressman Mike Bost: We can secure the border AND fund the Government

January 14 2019 at 1:51 PM

WASHINGTON D.C. - We have a crisis at our southern border, a crisis made worse by dysfunction in...

Congressman John Shimkus: Walls Work

January 14 2019 at 1:48 PM

WASHINGTON D.C. - The morning after President Trump's Oval Office Address last week, I went to th...

Illinois Department of Commerce announces grant recipients

January 11 2019 at 2:33 PM

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the...

SNAP benefits will continue through February during federal shutdown but will be issued earlier than usual

January 11 2019 at 12:56 PM

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that February Supplemental...

Public invited to submit stories for IDOT safety campaign

January 11 2019 at 11:12 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking real stories from people who...

Serve Illinois asks people to give back on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and honor volunteers through Governor's Volunteer Service Award

January 11 2019 at 11:06 AM

SPRINGFIELD – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is January 21, 2019. Serve Illinois encourages...

Duckworth issues statement on Trump threat to declare National Emergency to build border wall

January 11 2019 at 11:02 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of a possible announcement by President Donald Trump to declare a national...

Avery Bourne participates in inauguration of 101st General Assembly

January 10 2019 at 4:49 PM

LITCHFIELD - State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) was sworn-in as Representative for the...

Madigan announces appointment of Rep. Greg Harris as Majority Leader

January 10 2019 at 4:38 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Thursday announcing his...

U.S. Rep. Bost hopes to represent Southern Illinois to best of his abilities

January 10 2019 at 1:13 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today was sworn in as a Member of the United...

Duckworth discusses Air Force priorities with Secretary Wilson

January 10 2019 at 12:57 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services...

Durbin meets with Acting Defense Secretary on President Trump's demands for a southern border wall

January 10 2019 at 12:53 PM

WASHINGTON – In light of President Donald Trump’s government shutdown and the potential...

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