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Duckworth, Gillibrand, Senate Democrats Urge the Trump Administration to Help Ensure Websites and Apps Are Accessible for Americans with Disabilities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today...

Governor Pritzker Signs Landmark Legislation Creating a Dedicated Department on Disability Rights and Advocacy in Illinois

CHICAGO — Yesterday, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 862 into law, creating the Illinois...

Davidsmeyer Blasts Pritzker After Signing Illinois’ $56 Billion FY27 Budget

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker approved the $56 billion Fiscal...

Duckworth-Curtis Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Coordination with Indo-Pacific Partners Passes Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and John...

Illinois Waterfowl Blind Drawings Sites And Schedule Released For 2026 Season

SPRINGFIELD – Waterfowl hunters can mark their calendars for upcoming waterfowl hunting blin...

Giannoulias Ends Mandatory Road Tests for Drivers Ages 79-86

SPRINGFIELD – A major component of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ Road Safety &...

Rep. Kevin Schmidt Issues Statement After Governor Pritzker Signs State Budget

MILLSTADT, Ill. – After the largest-in-history $55.9 Billion FY 27 State Budget was signed...

Duckworth, Warren, Blumenthal Press Trump on Threats to Social Security’s Future

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth...

Gov. Pritzker Signs Medicaid Omnibus Bill into Law

SPRINGFIELD - Today Governor JB Pritzker signed SB3365 into law, building a foundation to protect...

IBHE Executive Director Statement on Fiscal Year 2027 Higher Education Budget

SPRINGFIELD – Today, Illinois Board of Higher Education Executive Director Ginger Ostro issued...

Duckworth Secures Key Provisions to Strengthen Our National Security and Coordination with Partners in the Indo-Pacific Region

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) advanced numerous provisions...

Durbin Says Trump Administration Is Undermining Voting Rights at Election Security Forum

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate...

Durbin Warns Against Warantless Surveillance, Urges FISA 702 Renewal With Reforms

WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL)...

Duckworth Joins Senate Democrats in Introducing Legislation to Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs And Create Good-Paying Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Senate Democratic Leader...

Illinois Lawmakers Pass Measure Restricting AI Smart Glasses For Drivers

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois General Assembly has approved legislation backed by Illinois...

June is National Homeownership Month

CHICAGO – June is National Homeownership Month, and the Illinois Housing Development Authority...

Morrison-Rockwood State Park To Be Closed To Visitors June 23-24

SPRINGFIELD – Morrison-Rockwood State Park in Whiteside County will be closed to the public...

Illinois Leaders Reflect On 14th Anniversary Of DACA

Durbin Reflects On 14th Anniversary Of DACA, Calls On Congress To Finally Provide A Pathway To Citizenshi...

Durbin Questions Trump Administration’s Preliminary Iran Deal, Demands Full Disclosure

WASHINGTON – After the Trump Administration announced a preliminary deal to end the conflic...

Gov. Pritzker Announces Five Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Children and Family Services Advisory Council Garvin Ambrose will serve as a Member of the...

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