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Governor Rauner Joins Illinois Beef Association for Summer Conference Awards

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner attended the Illinois Beef Association’s...

Budget impasse projected to cost $31 million in 2016

CHICAGO – The state of Illinois earned $7.8 million less in investment...

Durbin releases statement on space launch agreement in defense authorization

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Vice-Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee...

Durbin: Congress must do more to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today spoke on the Senate floor about yesterday’s...

Senate Democrats hail department of education ruling for debt relief as victory for student rights in higher education

Students Who Were Cheated By Deceptive And Predatory Practices Will Receive Debt Relief And...

142 Cadets graduate from Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy

SPRINGFIELD- More than 140 Cadets graduated from the Rantoul, Illinois based Lincoln's...

IDPH shares safety tips to deal with this summer's heat

SPRINGFIELD - With high temperatures expected over the next couple of days, Illinois Department...

Durbin makes statement on mass shooting in Orlando

SPRINGFIELD—U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement on the mass...

Durbin, Emanuel announce more than $56.5 million in DOT grants for Chicago airports

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel today...

Durbin, senators urge TSA to implement measure to protect rail, transit passengers

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and twelve...

Governor Rauner joins Japan America Society of Chicago to celebrate 86th anniversary

CHICAGO – Governor Rauner attended the Japan America Society of Chicago 86th Anniversary...

Durbin: Senate committee approves study of one-size-fits-all cancer medication

– U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today that the Senate Appropriations Committee, of which...

Durbin calls on Mastercard to explain penalty fee that hurts competition

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) called on MasterCard to explain a fee it has...

Illinois soldier receives awarded for support to small businesses

SPRINGFIELD - Capt. David Picchi of Springfield, Illinois, the Supervisory Contract Specialist...

Two incredible acts added to 2016 Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand lineup

DU QUOIN – An unforgettable night of country music is planned for the Du Quoin State Fair...

Madigan: Rauner chooses office supplies over life-saving services in temporary budget

House Democrats committed to compromise, but question Rauner's refusal to fund vital needs ...

Durbin reacts to Visa announcement for removal of anti-competitive fee

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dick Durbin released the following statement after Visa...

Durbin, Leahy lead call for halt to immigration raids targeting Central American women, children

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) today led 24 Senate...

Belleville native enlists in the Illinois National Guard

ST. LOUIS - Alexandra Mallette, of Belleville, Illinois, was sworn in June 6 at the St. Louis Militar...

Durbin, senators to State Dept., Pentagon: Protect U.S. servicemembers, civilians living abroad from Zika Virus

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined 21 Senate Democrats in urging the Department...

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