The billionaire governor’s backing could help Stratton preempt a long line of statewide political heavyweights jockeying for ...

The No. 2 spot in Senate Democratic leadership will be open as Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced he will not seek reelection.

Illinois Sen. Richard Durbin, a Democrat, said Thursday that older lawmakers may want to consider when it is time to step ...

The decision by Durbin, the Judiciary Committee's top Democrat, to retire opens the door for a more liberal replacement like ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Governor JB Pritzker is set to endorse Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate, sources say. Lieutenant Governor Stratton officially announced her candidacy Thursday, one ...

Good morning, Chicago. Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to endorse his running mate, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, for the U.S. Senate today, a move that could serve as a politically powerful ...

As potential candidates to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin make announcements, talk about making announcements or are simply part of the speculation, Durbin said Thursday that whoever wants to succeed ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is backing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in what's expected to be a crowded field to succeed Sen. Dick ...

Elected officials are voicing serious concerns over federal agents on Joint Terrorism Task Forces now being reassigned to ...

Lt. Gov. Stratton is the first Democrat to announce intention to fill retiring Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat in the U.S. Senate.

Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois is calling it quits. The longtime Democrat announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election ...

Quad Cities Chamber leaders say Sen. Dick Durbin was a strong proponent for the Quad Cities by fighting for funds for the Rock Island Arsenal, passenger rail and the Interstate 74 bridge.