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Sen. Durbin spoke from his home the state capital of in Springfield, where he announced his first senate run back in 1995.
Juliana Stratton, who has served as Illinois’ lieutenant governor, has been public about her interest in Dick Durbin’s seat.
Senators Brian Schatz, Patty Murray and Sheldon Whitehouse could be considered potential successors for Senate Minority Whip ...
The number two Senate Democrat's pending departure is a pivotal moment for a party looking for leadership in the second Trump ...
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who came into office alongside Gov. JB Pritzker in 2018, announced on Thursday she will ...
The 80-year-old Democrat told WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that age was a factor in his not seeking a sixth term in the U.S.
Saying “I know it’s time to pass the torch” in his video announcing he won’t seek reelection, 80-year-old Dick Durbin is ...
Longtime Illinois Democrats Dick Durbin and Jan Schakowsky are retiring, paving the way for younger lawmakers to step in and ...
Trader Joe’s is opening 21 new stores in 2025 across 13 states and Washington, D.C. See if a location is coming to your city ...
From the back porch of his home where he launched his successful bid for Senate back in 1995, Senator Durbin talked about his ...
During a press briefing on Thursday, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) was asked if the Trump Administration was a factor in his decision to retire in 2026.
Standing on his backyard deck Thursday – the same place where he declared his 1996 candidacy for U.S. Senate – Illinois’ ...