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.
Chicago elected officials, nonprofits ready themselves after Biden announces 'Unite for Ukraine'
President Joe Biden announced Monday a streamlined program to help Ukrainian refugees settle in the United States.
Chicago elected officials ready themselves for influx in Ukrainian refugees
President Joe Biden is calling 'Unite for Ukraine' an expedited channel for secure and legal migration from Europe to America for Ukrainians who have a sponsor here in the states.
New Lenox hospital expected to open $12.9M neonatal unit in May
A first-of-its-kind neonatal intensive care unit is set to open next month in Will County.
Sen. Dick Durbin accuses GOP of political posturing during SCOTUS hearings
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has accused some of his Republican colleagues of political posturing during confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Sen. Dick Durbin accuses GOP of political posturing during SCOTUS hearings
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has accused some of his Republican colleagues of political posturing during confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Durbin to preside over Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin chairs the committee that will debate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin to preside over Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin chairs the committee that will debate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court.
Illinois lawmakers declare Putin's invasion a war crime
The U.S. Senate declared Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine a war crime, citing a series of atrocities that seemed to leave Schaumburg's Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthy searching for the right words when political editor Mike Flannery talked to him.
Carjacking crackdown: Dart, Durbin ask for federal help in curbing Chicago crime
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and Sen. Dick Durbin are looking for federal help to crack down on carjackings.
Dart, Durbin ask for federal help to fight Chicago carjackings
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and Sen. Dick Durbin testified in front of a Senate judicial committee Tuesday, asking for federal assistance in preventing carjackings in Chicago.
Ketanji Jackson nominated to Supreme Court
President Joe Biden has nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the U.S. Supreme Court, fulfilling a campaign promise to nominate an African American woman to the high court.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin condemns 'murderous attacks' by Russia
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin met with local Ukrainian-Americans after a trip to several of Ukraine's eastern European neighbors.
Sen. Durbin condemns 'murderous attacks' of Russia, voices solidarity with Ukrainians
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) visited the Ukrainian-American community at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Chicago Friday after meeting with leaders in eastern Europe.
Sen. Durbin meets with Chicago's Ukrainian community to express solidarity amid Russian invasion
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin told the community he would be the voice for Ukraine, while expressing support for the people who "cannot escape the murderous attacks" of Russia.
Durbin celebrates introduction of bipartisan women's protection bill
A new bi-partisan bill promises to strengthen protections for women against domestic violence.
How do you know if something you're buying online is stolen?
While organized retail theft has been going on for decades, it has now grown into a $45 billion a year illegal industry.
Chicago leaders hold summit to discuss curbing gun violence
Leaders and lawmakers will meet Monday morning to discuss how Chicago can reduce the recent rash of gun violence plaguing the city.