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Gov. JB Pritzker, lawmakers moving sluggishly on Illinois ethics law reforms despite uptick in convictions
Since 2019, 11 now-former lawmakers have been convicted of crimes, but strengthening Illinois’ ethical safeguards is not at ...
Dick Durbin, second-ranked Senate Democrat, says he’s retiring after five terms: ‘It’s time to pass the torch’
The 80-year-old added that “a strong Democratic bench” would be “ready to serve” in his place — without naming any immediate ...
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Pritzker’s call for mass protests sparks call for investigation over ‘criminal incitement’
Illinois GOP Chairman Kathy Salvi is calling for an investigation of Gov. JB Pritzker for criminal incitement after he called ...
Pritzker defends searing NH speech, as some say words meant violence against Trump administration
At a rally at the University of Illinois Chicago Monday afternoon, Gov. JB Pritzker defended a searing speech he delivered in ...
Most in Illinois want more funding for higher education
A new poll finds support across the political spectrum for funding for colleges that serve underrepresented students.
Democratic US Senator Dick Durbin to retire, sparking competitive Illinois primary
Democratic U.S. Senator Dick Durbin will not seek reelection next year, he said on Wednesday, setting the stage for a ...
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State officials' statements on retirement of U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin
Nikki Budzinski released the following statement on Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's decision to not seek re-election.I cannot ...
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces US Senate campaign
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is the first Democrat to step into what is expected to be a crowded race to fill Sen. Dick Durbin’s ...
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East St. Louis Native Durbin Announces Retirement: Illinois Officials React
SPRINGFIELD - In a video message shared with Illinois voters today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced ...
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Pritzker balances messaging as some Dems encourage party to avoid LGBTQ issues
As a child growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Pritzker often shares, he’d attend marches, rallies and protests with ...