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Illinois lawmakers are weighing in on federal legislation that would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
The second-ranking Senate Democrat will retire after his decadeslong career representing Illinois in Congress.
Dick Durbin’s announcement today that he will not seek a new term in the 2026 elections will bring a generational shift unlike any the state has seen in decades — if ever.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, who rose to prominence in the Senate during nearly three decades of service, has announced he won’t seek reelection.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin announced Wednesday morning he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expanding his national profile and generating buzz around a potential 2028 presidential candidacy. The two-term
Senate President Don Harmon is appealing Illinois election officials’ assertion he accepted $4 million more in political cash than allowed.