Illinois Dems seek $41 billion in federal coronavirus relief
Illinois Senate Democrats have sought more than $41 billion from the federal government in the next coronavirus relief plan, including $10 billion for a pension fund bailout.
Mayor Lightfoot, Durbin endorse Joe Biden for president
Dick Durbin and Lori Lightfoot announced their endorsement alongside several members of Congress who have already endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden.
Senator Durbin urges improved regulation of vaping industry
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration needs to better regulate the electronic cigarette industry in the wake of several vaping-related deaths, Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois urged Monday.
AG Barr sees a way for census to legally ask about citizenship
Attorney General William Barr said Monday he sees a way to legally require 2020 census respondents to declare whether or not they are citizens, despite a Supreme Court ruling that forbade asking the question.
Sen. Durbin responds to Trump's $1.1 trillion budget plan
President Trump has released his first budget plan and many lawmakers are not happy with it. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin calls the president's budget "terrible economic policy" saying it "would be a disaster for America."
Durbin responds to Trump's criticism of Chicago violence
Attorney General Jeff Sessions admits he met twice with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. during last year's campaign but says the campaign never came up. Now democrats are accusing him of 'lying under oath' and say he should step down. Illinois Senator Dick Durbin talks about it.