Durbin, Duckworth locked out from meeting with DHS officials about Trump’s immigration enforcement plan
Federal immigration agents will be using office and parking space at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago starting Friday through Oct. 5.
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Durbin, Duckworth ask feds for details of Trump’s Chicago deployment plan
In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel, the two Illinois Democrats call the effort a “political game” that is justifying sending troops to American cities, “while wasting limited resources and harming local communities.”
Jeffries, top Illinois Dems hope voters will punish Republicans in 2026
Lawmakers discuss impacts of One Big Beautiful Bill on Illinois residents.
Kelly leans on experience in Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly says she is not worried big spending or endorsements for her opponents will drown out her voice in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat.
‘First-generation kid’ and fundraising leader Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi launches Senate bid
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly in the Democratic primary for the Senate seat held by Dick Durbin, who is not seeking reelection.
Dubbing herself an ‘underdog,’ Rep. Robin Kelly launches Senate bid to replace Durbin
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly on Tuesday became the second major Democrat to jump into the high-profile race to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin.
Stratton’s top priority in Senate campaign: Fighting back against Trump
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has one priority if she is elected to the U.S. Senate in 2026: fighting back against President Donald Trump’s policies.
Duckworth endorses Lt. Gov. Stratton for U.S. Senate seat to replace Durbin
Duckworth’s endorsement comes after Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed Stratton on Friday, one day after she entered the Senate contest.
Stratton secures Pritzker’s backing in Senate bid, positions herself as ‘fighter’ of Trump
Governor’s support bolsters Stratton’s candidacy before field to replace Durbin crowds.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces U.S. Senate campaign
Stratton is the first Democrat to announce intention to fill retiring Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat.
Longtime Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won’t seek reelection
The 80-year-old Democrat told WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that age was a factor in his not seeking a sixth term in Congress.
Illinoisans react to the passing of Pope Francis
Here is how officials from Illinois are responding to Pope Francis’ death.
Durbin, Pritzker put pressure on Republicans to oppose cuts to key programs
Thousands of Illinoisians could lose coverage from Medicaid cuts, governor warns.
On the eve of a Trump administration, Sen. Durbin says he will work to protect Social Security & Medicare
Speaking on Friday at Willard Airport near Champaign, the Springfield Democrat said he accepted “the verdict of democracy” with former President Donald Trump’s victory.
‘This type of rhetoric can have deadly consequences’: Durbin warns about speech that could incite violence during Senate hearing on hate crimes
WASHINGTON – Senator Dick Durbin participated in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing earlier this week focused on combating the rise of hate crimes in the U.S. The hearing examined threats facing marginalized communities and how the federal government can better protect the civil rights and safety of all including Jewish, Arab, and Muslim Americans.