Fourth wave of immigrants to arrive in Chicago from Texas
More buses carrying migrants from Texas are expected to arrive at Chicago’s Union Station on Friday. It marks the fourth time since last Wednesday that the city has welcomed dozens of migrants at a time.
Durbin rips Texas Gov. Abbott, says migrant bus arrivals in Chicago are 'cruel and inhumane'
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin has joined a growing chorus of state Democrats who are criticizing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for sending buses of undocumented migrants to Chicago and other major American cities, calling the act "cruel and inhumane."
Sen. Dick Durbin wants student loan borrowers to have option of filing bankruptcy for loans
An Illinois lawmaker is asking Congress for additional help when it comes to student loan debt.
New project aims to prevent flooding in Robbins
On Friday, a number of leaders marked a step forward in preventing flooding in the south suburbs of Chicago.
New project aims to prevent flooding in Robbins
On Friday, a number of leaders marked a step forward in preventing flooding in the south suburbs of Chicago.
Durbin, Pfleger meet to discuss violence prevention efforts in Chicago
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin was in Chicago Thursday afternoon to visit with local leaders and youth to discuss violence prevention efforts.
Durbin, Pfleger meet to discuss violence prevention efforts in Chicago
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin was in Chicago Thursday afternoon to visit with local leaders and youth to discuss violence prevention efforts.
Sen. Dick Durbin tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois announced he tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday morning.
Durbin calls for more gun control, says Highland Park police were 'up against a mighty weapon'
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is calling for more action on gun safety in the wake of a mass shooting in Highland Park.
Illinois senator calls for more gun control in wake of Highland Park shooting
Senator Dick Durbin is calling for more action on gun safety. He spoke on the Senate floor Thursday about the Highland Park mass shooting.
Illinois lawmakers call for stricter gun control during Senate committee hearing on Highland Park shooting
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) set the stage Wednesday during a Senate judicial committee hearing on the deadly Highland Park shooting.
Illinois lawmakers make case for stricter gun control during Senate committee hearing on the Highland Park shooting
U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth made impassioned pleas for stricter gun control measures in wake of the deadly Highland Park shooting.
Sen. Durbin announces funding for Chicago mental health organization
One of the largest mental health service organizations in Chicago has secured some new funding.
Durbin announces funding for mental health organization
One of the largest mental health organizations in Chicago has secured some new funding. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin made the announcement about the federal money for Thresholds on Friday.
Massive renovation project announced for Union Station in Chicago
Sen. Dick Durbin, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and regional transportation leaders joined together at Chicago Union Station Thursday to announce a broad coalition of leaders in support of the Chicago Union Station Access Project.
Durbin, Lightfoot among those in support of Union Station renovation project
Sen. Dick Durbin, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and regional transportation leaders joined together at Chicago's Union Station Thursday to announce a broad coalition of leaders in support of the “Chicago Union Station Access Project.”
Illinois leaders demand gun reform after recent mass shootings
On this National Gun Violence Awareness Day, the calls for gun control are growing louder.
Chicago doctor says hardest part of profession is telling parents 'senseless violence took their child away'
"Less than 2 weeks ago, a 17-year-old used a gun to shoot a 16-year-old at Millennium park who later died here at Lurie Children's despite the efforts of our emergency team to save his life. This is not a political crisis this is a public health crisis," said Thomas Shanley, MD, President and CEO of Lurie Children’s.
Sen. Durbin calls for action in response to gun violence
From the massacre at a Texas school to shootings on Chicago streets, kids are increasingly in the crosshairs. So, Sen. Dick Durbin joined with youth groups and Chicago doctors Friday to discuss efforts to protect kids.
Illinois senator calls on Congress to cap the price of insulin
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is calling on Congress to cap the price of insulin.