New legislation aims to expand support for survivors of childhood trauma
Senator Dick Durbin joined elected officials on Monday to discuss the RISE from Trauma Act.
Uptick in armed robberies of postal carriers in Chicago
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is calling on the DOJ and USPS to do a better job at protecting mail carriers.
Criminals targeting Chicago mail carriers to steal this item
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is pushing to keep U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail carriers safe after a number of workers were robbed on their routes.
Criminals target Chicago mail carriers to steal this item
A string of armed robberies targeting mail carriers in Chicago neighborhoods has Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin calling for action.
Illinois lawmakers seek ways to deal with 'teen takeover' trend
Sen. Dick Durbin spoke Friday about why he worked for a federal grant of $500,000 to expand the Big Brother Big Sister mentoring program.
Durbin, Duckworth push to help children dealing with trauma
Citing the gun violence in the city of Chicago, Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are helping to expand services for children dealing with trauma.
Chicago Children's Advocacy Center gets $1M to expand facility
Citing the gun violence in the city, senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are helping to expand services for children dealing with trauma.
Chicago Children's Advocacy Center gets $1M to expand facility
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin set aside $1 million for the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center to renovate and expand their facility.
Sen. Durbin allocates funds to renovate Children's Advocacy Center
Illinois Senator Dick Durban plans to set aside $1 million for the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center to expand mental health resources for children.
Durbin calls for passage of Fire Grants and Safety Act
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin spent the day pushing for the re-authorization of the Fire Grants and Safety Act, which help with staffing and equipping fire departments.
Durbin calls for passage of Fire Grants and Safety Act
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin spent the day pushing for the re-authorization of the Fire Grants and Safety Act, which help with staffing and equipping fire departments.
Durbin, Duckworth send 2 names to Biden for new U.S. attorney
To fill the vacant U.S. Attorney spot in Chicago — a position so far held only by white males — Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth on Monday sent President Joe Biden the names of two former federal prosecutors.
CPS, Illinois Board of Education get $14M in federal funds
The money will go toward trauma-informed care and mental health personnel in Chicago schools.
CPS, Illinois Board of Education get $14M in federal funds
The money will go toward trauma-informed care and mental health personnel in Chicago schools.
Durbin visits Chicago area to talk high prescription drug costs
To help fight rising prescription drug costs, Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022.
Durbin visits Chicago area to talk high prescription drug costs
To help fight rising prescription drug costs, Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022.
Durbin, Hawley push to keep kids safe on social media
How young is too young for social media? America's youth could be putting themselves in danger every time they go online.
Durbin, Hawley push to keep kids safe on social media
How young is too young for social media? America's youth could be putting themselves in danger every time they go online.
Congressional Dems mark 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, call for more abortion access
Abortion is now banned in at least 13 states, but the fight over it is still taking place in courtrooms across the country.
Congressional Democrats mark 50th anniversary of Roe V. Wade
Roe V. Wade is no more, but Senate Democrats gathered Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of its signing into law.