Illinois State News

Attorney General Raoul Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposal Targeting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Programs

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in...

Duckworth, Sheehy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Innovative Veteran Health Care

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senator...

Duckworth, Durbin Join Kaine, Gallego in Pressing Trump Administration About Decision to Ease Sanctions on Russia and Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick...

Duckworth, Leader Schumer, Senate Democrats Urge Trump to Stop Attacks Against Seniors, Americans with Disabilities and Children Who Depend on Medicai

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Kirsten Gillibran...

Duckworth, Sheehy, Banks Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Rural Veterans Become Homeowners

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) along with U.S. Senators...

Duckworth Statement on Trump & Republicans Retreating, Finally Funding TSA & FEMA After Weeks of Voting to Keep Them Shut Down

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement afte...

Measure To Allow Volunteer Fire Departments To Receive State Grants Passes Senate Thanks To Belt

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt passed a measure through the Senate that would...

Gov. Pritzker Convenes Roundtable on BUILD Initiative to Lower Housing Costs

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL – Governor Pritzker today convened local officials, community members, and...

Illinois Housing Development Authority Commences Fifth Illinois Supportive Housing Institute in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and Corporation for Supportive...

Duckworth, Durbin Join Alsobrooks in Introducing Legislation Extending WIC for New Moms

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip...

Durbin Calls On Supreme Court To Reject Georgia-Pacific’s Attempt To Use Bankruptcy Maneuver To Evade Accountability To Asbestos Victims

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

Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Workshops For Local Governments, Communities

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting 11 workshops throughout...

ICC Approves Over $370 Million For Rail Safety Improvements

CHICAGO – On Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved its annual five-year...

Ventura, Didech, Other Illinois Lawmakers, Push for Plug-In Illinois Act to Expand Balcony Solar

SPRINGFIELD – Today, State Senator Rachel Ventura and State Representative Daniel Didech...

Pritzker blasts Trump threat to deploy National Guard to airports instead of funding TSA

CHICAGO – On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker denounced President Trump’s...

Durbin Questions Durham County Sheriff About The Impact Of Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign On Local Law Enforcement

WASHINGTON – During today’s Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senate Democratic...

Giannoulias Issues Urgent Warning: Don’t Click, It’s a Trick

SPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued another warning to Illinois residents...

Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Release New DHS Data Revealing Trump Admin Targeting Veterans, Families for Deportation After Promising Protections

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic...

Illinois Mother Wins $800,000 Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Using Children’s Birthdays

CHICAGO — An Illinois iLottery player is celebrating a big win after a casual at-home...

Rep. Davidsmeyer Exposes Public Safety Failures of Gov. Pritzker’s Sanctuary State Policies

SPRINGFIELD - Reacting to the murder of a Loyola student by an illegal immigrant on Chicago’s...

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