Following Sen. Dick Durbin’s decision, Illinois officeholders are looking at the potential risks and rewards of seeking a ...

BREAKING THIS MORNING: Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton made it official with an early-morning statement that she’s running for U.S.

Expect announcements from Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Lauren Underwood within hours and days ...

Durbin, an 80-year-old Democrat, announced on Wednesday he's not seeking reelection in 2026, after nearly three decades of serving in the U.S. Senate. He said in a video announcing his retirement that ...

Juliana Stratton, who has served as Illinois’ lieutenant governor, has been public about her interest in Dick Durbin’s seat.

Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Robin Kelly, and Lauren Underwood are among the expected contenders for the Senate seat.

A 50-state program announced by the Democratic Party seeks to build on past efforts and help recruit candidates to take on ...

The 80-year-old Democrat told WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that age was a factor in his not seeking a sixth term in the U.S.

Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the No. 2 Senate Democrat, announced Wednesday he will not seek a sixth term next year, marking an ...

Longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026 after serving for more than four decades in Congress, and there is expected to be a political ...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks during a news conference at food pantry Nourishing Hope in West Town, where he discussed the ...