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Duckworth, Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Passenger Rail Crewmembers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and John Hoeven (R-ND) introduced the...

Illinois Unveils Groundbreaking Multisector Plan to Transform State into National Leader for Older Adults

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging today released EngAging Illinois: A Comprehensive...

Durbin Introduces Legislation To Improve Transparency And Safety Of Dietary Supplements

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today reintroduced the Dietary...

Duckworth Pushes To Slash ICE Funding And Block GOP Cuts To Lead Removal Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), author of the historic bipartisan Drinking...

Illinois Accountability Commission Expands Tools to Collect Information from the Public

CHICAGO – To support its ongoing investigations, today the Illinois Accountability Commission...

Duckworth, Booker Reintroduce Legislation To Improve Disaster Response And Recovery Plans In Prisons

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today reintroduced...

Gov. Pritzker’s Record-Breaking Workforce Investments Lead Illinoisans to Career Success

CHICAGO — As Illinois enters the new year, the state is already achieving record-breaking...

Durbin Condemns Dark Money In Politics On Anniversary Of Citizens United Supreme Court Decision

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

Whole Milk is Back: President Trump Signs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, President Donald J. Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids...

Trump Administration Cuts Funding for Life-Saving Illinois Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention Programs

CHICAGO — This week, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), the Illinois Department...

Budzinski Priorities to Strengthen Postal Service Pass House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that three of her...

IEMA-OHS and American Lung Association in Illinois Recognize Radon Action Month

SPRINGFIELD – During this Radon Action Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and...

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Launch of New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

PONTIAC — Today, Governor JB Pritzker attended the ribbon cutting for five brand-new IONNA electric...

Duckworth Statement After Republicans Blocked Venezuela War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following...

Durbin, Fischer’s Protecting Children With Food Allergies Bill Signed Into Law

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE),...

Durbin Statement On Trump Administration Terminating Funding For Addiction Treatment, Suicide Prevention, And Rural Ambulance Services

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement...

Pritzker Administration Awards $36 Million In Grants For Local Park Projects

SPRINGFIELD – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources...

Durbin, Coons, Reed, Rosen Meet With Chinese Ambassador To The United States

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) along with U.S. Senators Chris...

Attorney General Raoul Sues HHS For Conditioning Funding On Implementing Policy That Discriminates Against Transgender Individuals

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined 11 other attorneys general in suing the...

Duckworth Meets with Growth Energy, Highlights Importance of U.S. Biofuels for Americans and the Economy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with officials from Growth...

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