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Durbin votes against Judge Kavanaugh's appointment to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Judiciary...

Duckworth issues statement on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released the following statement after...

Durbin votes against moving forward with Judge Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Judiciary...

Illinois only state to get ‘A’ grade for mental health parity in Kennedy-Satcher assessment

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has earned sole recognition for the strongest mental health parity laws...

Durbin, Duckworth issue statement on investigation into Rauner Administration's response to Legionnaires' outbreaks at IVH Quincy

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

Treasurer Frerichs and Comptroller Mendoza launch new bill backlog program

CHICAGO – A new investment vehicle allows the state treasurer’s office to provide money...

Illinois Department of Revenue launches new website

SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is inviting taxpayers to explore the new...

Durbin applauds passage of bipartisan opioid legislation

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today applauded the final Senate passage of a major...

Illinois Department of Human Rights “Saluting Excellence”

CARBONDALE – The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), in partnership with Southern Illinois...

Durbin: Secretary Nielsen must be held accountable for family separation crisis and resign

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate...

Senate passes Duckworth proposal to help nursing mothers, protect passengers with disabilities & make air travel safer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly a dozen of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth’s (D-IL) proposals passed...

October proclaimed as Cyber Security Awareness Month in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – October is Cyber Security Awareness Month in Illinois, as proclaimed by Governor...

Durbin: Senate Republicans and White House should allow FBI to investigate Judge Kavanaugh

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Judiciary...

Illinois EPA refers Sterigenics to Attorney General for enforcement

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director Alec Messina has referred an enforcemen...

Durbin issues statement on DHS IG investigation into Trump Administration's family separation policy

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate’s...

Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti hosts Filipino American History Month celebration

CHICAGO — Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti today hosted the State of Illinois Filipino American...

Bloomington hosts evaluation for unique homeland defense unit

SPRINGFIELD – As dawn broke the Illinois National Guard's 5th Civil Support Team (CST) responded...

Durbin, Duckworth, Illinois Congressional Delegation introduce resolution honoring Illinois' bicentennial

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and the entire Illinois...

Durbin: I believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford; will oppose Brett Kavanaugh

WASHINGTON – During today’s Senate Judiciary Committee markup, U.S. Senate Democratic...

Judge Kavanaugh refuses Sen. Durbin's call to ask for FBI investigation into allegations of sexual assault

WASHINGTON – During today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senate Democratic...

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