In the hours following Pope Francis’ death Monday, leaders from Illinois — including former President Barack Obama and Gov.

Former President Obama lavished praise on Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Wednesday, after the No. 2 Senate Democrat announced ...

After his announcement on Wednesday, leaders and organizations around the area shared statements responding to the news.

Durbin, a key figure in the Democratic caucus, has made his mark in Congress, notably endorsing Barack Obama early in the historical 2008 presidential campaign.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois says he won’t seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026. That complicates Democrats' hopes of ...

Senator Richard J. Durbin’s departure will set off a primary for a rare open Senate seat in Illinois and open a top ...

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, who rose to prominence in the Senate during nearly three decades of service, has announced he won’t seek reelection.

Xinis was born in Mineola, New York, graduated from the University of Virginia and went to Yale Law School. She clerked for ...

US stocks are leaping amid a worldwide rally after President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the ...

Former President Barack Obama has kept busy since he left office ... stepped into the frame. The former Illinois senator ...

After 26 years as Skokie Mayor, George Van Dusen recounts developing a train station, Holocaust museum, performing arts ...