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Governor Rauner hosts Governor's Cabinet on Children and Youth quarterly meeting

CHICAGO - Governor Bruce Rauner today convened the fourth Governor’s Cabinet on...

Bipartisan Senators call on President-Elect Trump to stand against Russian aggression, support NATO, Ukrainian sovereignty

Call for increased political, economic, and military support for Ukraine WASHINGTON—U.S....

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Durbin thanks Education Secretary King, pushes for relief for Corinthian, Westwood, and other defrauded students

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Secretary of Education John...

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs hosts 75th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted a Pearl...

Durbin, Graham statement on Trump comments on dreamers

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) released the following...

Governor signs legislation to protect jobs, ratepayers and taxpayers

Future Energy Jobs bill also supports renewable energy, energy efficiency, and invests in low-income...

Beiser hosts supplies and toy drive for Alton Salvation Army

ALTON – State Rep. Dan Beiser, D-Alton, will be hosting a Winter Supplies and Toy Drive...

Governor’s Export Awards recipients announced

CHICAGO – Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti and the Illinois Department of Commerce (DCEO)...

Administration statement on Four Leaders meeting

CHICAGO – The Rauner Administration issued the following statement after today’s...

Durbin thanks Transportation Secretary, pushes for critical Illinois priorities

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called United States Secretary of...

Illinois State Police Medicaid Fraud Control Bureau investigation leads to felony conviction

SPRINGFIELD – Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) announce the conviction of Tracy...

Rep. Avery Bourne shares safe winter driving tips

LITCHFIELD – As snow and ice season approaches, Representative Avery Bourne is teaming up...

IDHR issues reminder of fair housing rights during holiday season

State law prohibits targeted, discriminatory restrictions on decorations and celebrations CHICA...

Durbin thanks Attorney General Lynch, discusses need for action on high-priority issues

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lync...

Rep. Greg Harris urges Governor, legislative leaders to begin budget working group talks immediately

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago, released the following statement...

GOMB statement on Madigan budget presentation later today

SPRINGFIELD - The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget Chief of Staff Scott...

Durbin: Protecting DREAMers is the right thing to do

Continues to Tell the Stories of Undocumented Youth in America WASHINGTON – U.S. Senato...

Durbin releases statement on 21st Century Cures vote

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

Democratic senators urge Education Department to protect students and taxpayers should for-profit accreditor lose federal recogition

Senators have been leading critics of deadbeat ACICS which accredited now defunct Corinthian,...

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