Illinois Dems split on allowing vote on bill to avert government shutdown
Ill., joined nine other Democratic senators in voting to allow the measure to proceed for a final vote on Friday. Sen. Tammy ...
Top Illinois Democrat readies a Senate bid — and tells people she has major backing
Juliana Stratton has told fellow Democrats that she plans to run if Sen. Dick Durbin retires and that Gov. JB Pritzker will ...
Illinois senators push for additional safety measures for students on buses
Illinois senator Tammy Duckworth has proposed a bill to require new stability controls on buses and adding seatbelts.
Senate Dems join with Republicans to pass government funding bill, avert a midnight shutdown
The bill — a continuing resolution that will essentially extend fiscal 2024 spending levels through the start of the 2026 fiscal year — is backed by President Trump.
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Durbin, Duckworth Demand Answers About The Effect Of Trump Administration’s Infrastructure Funding Pause On Illinois
WASHINGTON U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today sent a letter to ...
Illinois state senators propose road usage charge in effort to boost dwindling funds for roadwork
There's a proposal in Springfield that could eventually lead to a different way to pay for roadwork in Illinois.
Which Illinois officials will, won't attend Trump address to Congress
President Donald Trump will deliver an address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, but several Illinois lawmakers will ...
Nancy Pelosi urges senators to oppose key spending bill, risking shutdown
Calif., and several key Democrats are urging Senate Democrats to risk a government shutdown by opposing a must-pass spending ...
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Proposed Illinois bill to reduce sex offender restrictions sparks controversy
A proposed bill in Illinois is stirring controversy as it seeks to ease restrictions on registered sex offenders living near schools.