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Durbin releases statement on reports of conflict minerals executive order

February 9 2017 at 11:09 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today issued the following statement after repor...

Durbin meets with Australian ambassador Joe Hockey

February 9 2017 at 8:29 AM

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Australian Ambassador...

Governor and Lt. Governor unveil 2016 Journal of Local Government Shared Service Best Practices

February 9 2017 at 8:27 AM

Journal is a blueprint for local governments to provide the people of Illinois more efficient,...

IDOT seeks additional input for long range transportation plan

February 9 2017 at 8:25 AM

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking for additional input from th...

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs moves Chicago office

February 9 2017 at 8:24 AM

Veterans’ services will still be offered in person at 80 VSO locations across the state...

Durbin: Senator Sessions' record on voting rights should not be whitewashed

February 9 2017 at 8:21 AM

WASHINGTON—Following Senate Republicans’ move to silence the words of the late Coretta...

REAL ID Act legislation supported by Secretary White passes Senate committee

February 9 2017 at 8:20 AM

Bill allows customers to choose between REAL ID-compliant and noncompliant cards Illinois...

Senators meet with Baltic and Polish ambassadors to discuss Russian aggression in the region

February 9 2017 at 8:16 AM

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Chris Coons (D-DE), Jack Reed...

Durbin formally opposes Attorney General nominee Senator Sessions

February 9 2017 at 8:13 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) issued the following statement after voting...

Durbin calls for congressional hearings on Trump immigration and refugee bans

February 9 2017 at 8:11 AM

Highlights Urgent Need for Independent Congress to Provide Oversight of Trump Administration’s...

Durbin, Duckworth demand answers about outrageous price hike for lifesaving anti-opioid drug

February 8 2017 at 11:22 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) are among...

Chris Kennedy announces candidacy for Governor of Illinois

February 8 2017 at 10:50 AM

Pledges to fix the mess, restore the promise of Illinois CHICAGO - Today, founder of hunger-relief...

Durbin: Sessions is not the right person to stand up to President Trump

February 8 2017 at 8:00 AM

Argues America needs an independent Attorney General willing to defend constitutional rights o...

Governor Rauner visits Herrin Junior High School

February 8 2017 at 7:58 AM

HERRIN – Governor Bruce Rauner today visited Herrin Junior High School and discussed the important...

Durbin meets with OSF Heathcare to discuss damaging impact of health care repeal on Illinois

February 8 2017 at 7:55 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Robert Sehring, Chief Operating Office...

Durbin joins group of 27 senators to reintroduce Family Act

February 7 2017 at 2:02 PM

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Durbin opposes Betsy Devos as Education Secretary

February 7 2017 at 1:25 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin issued the following statement after voting against Betsy...

Governor Highlights Lead Higher Initiative

February 7 2017 at 1:23 PM

BELLEVILLE - As part of Illinois' commitment to improving quality, equity and access to education, Governo...

Illinois cutting programs for older adults

February 7 2017 at 11:10 AM

State plan adds layers of bureaucracy on top of cuts to services SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois...

IDOC to open Kewanee Life Skills Reentry Center

February 7 2017 at 10:10 AM

KEWANNEE - The Illinois Department of Corrections today announced the launch of its first Life...

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