Politics Oct 20 WATCH: Illinois U.S. Senate candidates face off in forum to replace Durbin Democratic Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Republican Don Tracy are running to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. By Steff Staples
Politics Mar 17 Live Results: Illinois midterm primary elections Illinois voters are deciding primaries Tuesday for six open U.S. House and Senate seats that will spur a new generation of leadership in the state’s heavily Democratic congressional delegation.
Politics Oct 06 WATCH: Attorney General Bondi testifies in Senate oversight hearing, dodging Democrats' questions Bondi repeatedly deflected questions as she sought during a combative congressional hearing on Tuesday to defend herself against growing criticism that she's turning the law enforcement agency into a weapon to seek vengeance against President Donald Trump’s political opponents. By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Politics Apr 23 Dick Durbin, the Senate's No. 2 Democrat, won't seek reelection, says 'it's time to pass the torch' Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his more than four-decade career representing Illinois. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Jan 15 WATCH: Durbin says he needs to know if Bondi would tell Trump 'no' if asked to do something illegal By Joshua Barajas Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., questioned U.S. attorney general nominee Pam Bondi in a confirmation hearing Wednesday held by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 7:00 'Focus on ethics': Sen. Durbin discusses efforts to reform the Supreme Court By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Matt Loffman, Alexa Gold For more on the 2024 Democratic National Convention, the Harris-Walz ticket and efforts to implement ethics reforms for the U.S. Supreme Court, Geoff Bennett speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., on the convention floor in Chicago. Continue watching
Dec 06 Watch 6:15 Sen. Durbin discusses deadlock in Congress over Ukraine, Israel aid and border security By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Saher Khan Days of tension on Capitol Hill culminated Wednesday with Republicans rejecting a measure to move ahead on additional funding for Ukraine and Israel. GOP lawmakers insisted that aid be paired with major changes to border security. Now, the assistance for… Continue watching
Jul 28 Sen. Dick Durbin tests positive for COVID By Associated Press U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said he tested positive Thursday for COVID-19. Continue reading
Jun 07 WATCH: Sen. Durbin holds news briefing with families of those killed in Buffalo mass shooting By Associated Press Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin will hold a news briefing with families of the victims of the May 14 racist supermarket shooting in Buffalo, New York. Continue reading