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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...

Senators press secretary Devos to assist students in the wake of national college closures

August 3 2018 at 2:57 PM

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Patty Murray (D-WA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Richard...

Jesse White encourages organ/tissue donation for National Minority Donor Awareness Week

August 2 2018 at 10:46 AM

SPRINGFIELD - Secretary of State Jesse White hosted National Minority Donor Awareness Week event “Wave...

Durbin hosts bipartisan discussion on U.S.- NATO relations and ongoing Russian aggression

August 2 2018 at 10:13 AM

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today hosted a group of bipartisan senators...

Illinois explores partnerships to support college and career readiness

July 31 2018 at 5:34 PM

CHICAGO – Why do students choose not to pursue college, or drop out of college, even when they...

Governor signs bill creating Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission

July 31 2018 at 4:50 PM

PLAINFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed legislation creating the Illinois Route 66 Centennial...

New law eases concerns about liability in emergency EpiPen use

July 31 2018 at 3:37 PM

ELMHURST — Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law today a bill to protect prescribing medical authorities...

Durbin calls on DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen to step down in wake of failure to reunite "deleted" families

July 31 2018 at 2:02 PM

WASHINGTON — During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Trump Administration’s...

Hepatitis cases are increasing in Illinois: Timely testing and treatment of viral hepatitis can save lives

July 30 2018 at 4:27 PM

SPRINGFIELD – In recognition of World Hepatitis Day, July 28, the Illinois Department of Public...

Jobs increase in nine metros, unemployment rate falls in six metros

July 30 2018 at 4:24 PM

CHICAGO – Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in June in six of Illinois’s metropolitan...

Durbin: "Now is the time for the Senate to help families buried in student loan debt"

July 30 2018 at 4:16 PM

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

Durbin issues response to a bipartisan bill addressing sharp increase in number of kids using e-cigarettes

July 30 2018 at 1:27 PM

CHICAGO – As the use of e-cigarettes among youth continues to rise dramatically, U.S. Senator...

Celebrate Illinois in Conservation World at the 2018 Illinois State Fair

July 30 2018 at 1:21 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Celebrate Illinois while sampling the state’s great outdoors by visiting Conservatio...

Sen. Durbin releases statement on Republican refusal to request Kavanaugh documents

July 30 2018 at 1:18 PM

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

DCFS honors college-bound youth

July 30 2018 at 1:16 PM

CHICAGO – Department of Children and Family Services Director BJ Walker presented scholarships...

Durbin joins colleagues in calling on State Department to reconsider 3D gun settlement

July 30 2018 at 1:15 PM

CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined his colleagues in calling...

Durbin, Duckworth press HUD to implement IG recommendations to improve oversight and administration of public housing authorities

July 30 2018 at 1:14 PM

CHICAGO – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today pressed the Department...

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