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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton first major Democrat to declare bid for retiring Dick Durbin’s Senate seat
Juliana Stratton, who has served as Illinois’ lieutenant governor, has been public about her interest in Dick Durbin’s seat.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces Senate run
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton announced she will run for U.S. Senate next year on Thursday morning. The South ...
Trump administration live updates: President warns that Russia could face sanctions if no Ukraine deal is reached
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said that the U.S. and China have not spoken about tariffs after Trump told reporters ...
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‘I’ve done this my way’: Durbin reflects on decision to retire
Sen. Dick Durbin announces he will not run for another term in the Senate at a news conference at his home in Springfield ...
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In His Springfield Backyard, Dick Durbin Reflects on His Decision Not to Run for Another Senate Term
Standing on his backyard deck Thursday – the same place where he declared his 1996 candidacy for U.S. Senate – Illinois’ ...
Durbin won’t rule out Senate endorsement in Illinois succession race
Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) has no plans to endorse in the race for his Illinois Senate seat, though he left the ...
Morton West’s ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ project helps students shine at prom free of cost
Morton West High School biology teacher Jennifer Chillo transformed her prep lab into a boutique stockroom for gently used ...
Woman injured after argument leads to shooting on Far South Side
A woman was seriously injured on Thursday afternoon after an argument led to a shooting on the Far South Side. Chicago police ...
‘Biden effect’ hits the Senate: Wave of retirements clears path for younger Dems
The so-called "Biden effect" has appeared to be a factor in congressional longevity after Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin ...