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Durbin, Kennedy applaud DEA for lowering opioid quotas for third year in a row

August 16 2018 at 3:21 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and John Kennedy (R-LA) today praised the Drug Enforcemen...

Illinois payrolls up for sixth straight month

August 16 2018 at 12:45 PM

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

Thursday is Democrat Day at the Illinois State Fair

August 16 2018 at 8:58 AM

SPRINGFIELD – Thursday, August 16th is Democrat Day at the Illinois State Fair. Today you can...

Treasurer Frerichs condemns Governor Rauner for playing politics with new retirement savings program for private-sector workers

August 15 2018 at 11:39 AM

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today condemned Governor Bruce Rauner...

Secretary White's legislation combating texting while driving signed into law

August 15 2018 at 10:51 AM

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation strengthening the law on textin...

Wednesday is Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair

August 14 2018 at 4:07 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Wednesday, August 15th is Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair. While...

Durbin calls for action on skyrocketing prescription drug costs

August 14 2018 at 2:01 PM

CENTREVILLE – As the costs of prescription drugs continue to soar for patients under the Trump...

Agricultural fun for all during Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair

August 14 2018 at 8:40 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fair has always been first and foremost an agricultural fair....

Illinois EPA completes used tire removal actions

August 13 2018 at 2:44 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director Alec Messina announced the completion of used tire removal...

Bill to boost women-owned and minority-owned businesses becomes law

August 13 2018 at 11:35 AM

SPRINGFIELD — Legislation, proposed by Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza, requiring Constitutional...

Durbin statement on Tribune withdrawal from Sinclair mega-merger

August 9 2018 at 2:57 PM

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

Jesse White awards more than $4.7 million in Adult Literacy Grants

August 9 2018 at 2:55 PM

SPRINGFIELD - Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White awarded over $4.7 million in Adult...

Illinois State Fair to honor bicentennial farm family as Twilight Parade Grand Marshals

August 9 2018 at 11:38 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture is proud to announce that the Wiseman Family,...

Illinois State Police announce arrest related to fatal hit and run crash

August 8 2018 at 2:24 PM

DUQUOIN – The Illinois State Police (ISP) announces the arrest of Caitlin R. Happach, age 26...

State Fair rides undergo safety inspections

August 8 2018 at 12:02 PM

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) will conduct routine inspections of all...

Manar law tackles misconduct in water districts

August 8 2018 at 12:00 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Legislation sponsored by Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) creating more accountability...

Illinois' Department of Veterans' Affairs hosts Purple Heart Day ceremony

August 7 2018 at 4:23 PM

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) honored approximately...

Durbin, Duckworth join Senate Democrats to condemn Trump administration for rescinding civil rights guidance promoting diversity in education

August 7 2018 at 4:18 PM

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

Durbin meets with Cairo public housing residents

August 7 2018 at 4:09 PM

CAIRO – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Alexander County Housing Authority (ACHA)...

Sen. Durbin issues statement on President Trump's decision to re-impose sanctions on Iran

August 6 2018 at 2:16 PM

ST. LOUIS — U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement...

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