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Duckworth Introduces Bill to Maintain Integrity of Independent Government Watchdogs

January 19 2026 at 3:56 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – One year after Donald Trump fired 17 Inspectors General (IGs) just days...

IFT and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates in Response to ISBE Recommendation of Standard Funding for Illinois Schools

January 18 2026 at 8:30 AM

SPRINGFIELD - In response to the Illinois State Board of Education vote today to recommend the minimal...

Duckworth Discusses Solutions to Address the National Housing Crisis at CAP Housing Summit

January 18 2026 at 8:15 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today joined the Center for American...

Duckworth, Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Passenger Rail Crewmembers

January 17 2026 at 8:30 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and John Hoeven (R-ND) introduced the...

Illinois Unveils Groundbreaking Multisector Plan to Transform State into National Leader for Older Adults

January 17 2026 at 8:30 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging today released EngAging Illinois: A Comprehensive...

Durbin Introduces Legislation To Improve Transparency And Safety Of Dietary Supplements

January 17 2026 at 8:15 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today reintroduced the Dietary...

Duckworth Pushes To Slash ICE Funding And Block GOP Cuts To Lead Removal Programs

January 15 2026 at 3:12 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), author of the historic bipartisan Drinking...

Illinois Accountability Commission Expands Tools to Collect Information from the Public

January 15 2026 at 1:50 PM

CHICAGO – To support its ongoing investigations, today the Illinois Accountability Commission...

Duckworth, Booker Reintroduce Legislation To Improve Disaster Response And Recovery Plans In Prisons

January 15 2026 at 1:47 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today reintroduced...

Gov. Pritzker’s Record-Breaking Workforce Investments Lead Illinoisans to Career Success

January 15 2026 at 1:45 PM

CHICAGO — As Illinois enters the new year, the state is already achieving record-breaking...

Durbin Condemns Dark Money In Politics On Anniversary Of Citizens United Supreme Court Decision

January 15 2026 at 1:30 PM

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

Whole Milk is Back: President Trump Signs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

January 15 2026 at 1:20 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, President Donald J. Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids...

Trump Administration Cuts Funding for Life-Saving Illinois Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention Programs

January 15 2026 at 1:15 PM

CHICAGO — This week, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), the Illinois Department...

Budzinski Priorities to Strengthen Postal Service Pass House of Representatives

January 15 2026 at 1:10 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that three of her...

IEMA-OHS and American Lung Association in Illinois Recognize Radon Action Month

January 15 2026 at 1:05 PM

SPRINGFIELD – During this Radon Action Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and...

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Launch of New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

January 15 2026 at 12:00 PM

PONTIAC — Today, Governor JB Pritzker attended the ribbon cutting for five brand-new IONNA electric...

Duckworth Statement After Republicans Blocked Venezuela War Powers Resolution

January 15 2026 at 10:02 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following...

Durbin, Fischer’s Protecting Children With Food Allergies Bill Signed Into Law

January 14 2026 at 2:48 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE),...

Durbin Statement On Trump Administration Terminating Funding For Addiction Treatment, Suicide Prevention, And Rural Ambulance Services

January 14 2026 at 2:45 PM

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

Pritzker Administration Awards $36 Million In Grants For Local Park Projects

January 14 2026 at 2:35 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources...

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