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Duckworth, Durbin, Booker Introduce Bill to Enhance Public Housing Oversight and Transparency, Improve Conditions for Residents

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as part of her ongoing efforts to prevent future housing crises like...

Durbin, Duckworth Help Secure Illinois Miners’ Pensions And Health Care Coverage In Year-end Funding Bill

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced that...

Davis Votes Against Articles of Impeachment

Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) released this statement after he voted against both...

Statement from ILGOP Chairman Tim Schneider on Impeachment Vote

SPRINGFIELD- "For over three years, Democrats have been searching high and low for an excuse to reverse...

Duckworth Statement on the Impeachment of President Trump

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

Durbin And Krishnamoorthi Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Create Youth-Vaping Prevention Programs In Schools

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08)...

Shimkus Statement on Impeachment Votes

Collinsville, Illinois — Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement...

Pritzker Signs Police, Fire Pension Fund Consolidation Bill with Hidden Costs

CHICAGO (Dec. 18, 2019) – Today, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1300 to consolidate...

After 70 Years of Failed Attempts, Gov. Pritzker Enacts Pension Consolidation for First Responders

Chicago — After more than 70 years of failed attempts to remedy the patchwork of first responder...

Durbin: Raising Federal Tobacco Age Is A Good Step, But Does Not Address Youth Vaping Epidemic

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today in a speech on the Senate floor...

Attorney General Raoul Urges Holiday Shoppers To Be Vigilant Of Fraudulent Marketing By Alternative Energy Suppliers

Chicago – As Illinois residents rush to complete last-minute holiday shopping, Attorney General...

Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces Support for USMCA

Matteson, IL - Congresswoman Robin Kelly released this statement declaring her support for the revised...

Pritzker Administration Opens Applications for First $21 Million in Low Cost Loans for Cannabis Social Equity Applicants

SPRINGFIELD - As social equity applicants continue to apply for the coming round of cannabis dispensary...

Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of NDAA

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations...

Senate Passes Several Duckworth Provisions as Part of 2020 Defense Bill

WASHINGTON, DC – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) successfully secured ...

Duckworth Introduces Bill to Increase Investments in Liver Cancer Research & Raise Awareness

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today introduced legislation to increase...

Durbin, Maloney Introduce Legislation To Expand Family Leave Protections

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Carolyn Maloney...

Bost Votes To Secure UMWA Coal Miner Pensions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted for the Fiscal Year 2020 spending packag...

Durbin: We Need A Comprehensive, Smart, And Effective Approach To Opioid Addiction

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today, in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing addressing...

In Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Gov. Pritzker Welcomes Refugees to Illinois

Springfield, Ill. — Recognizing the countless contributions refugees make in the state of Illinois...

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