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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced a total of $13,306,253 in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grants to support Head Start services for children under the age of five in receiving wrap-around support in early learning and development.

Duckworth, Durbin Announce $34 Millions for Variety of Illinois Health Care Programs and Initiatives

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced $34,248,791 million in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grants to support a variety of health care programs, initiatives, and community projects across the state.

Attorney General Raoul Obtains 100-Year Prison Sentence In Washington County Criminal Sexual Assault Case

Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a Washington County judge sentenced an Ashley, Illinois man the Attorney General’s office prosecuted for predatory criminal sexual assault.

Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Burden's career spans over forty years and includes positions with both the Chicago Tribune and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.

House GOP: ‘After giving themselves a hefty pay raise earlier this year, Democrats decided it was time for another’

Illinois’ $50.4 billion state budget was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on June 8 with many panning its provision of a raise for Illinois lawmakers.

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council met May 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 9, 2023

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council met Thursday, May 4

Durbin Statement On Senate Vote To Overturn President Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan

U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after the Senate voted in favor of H.J. Resolution 45, which would overturn President Biden’s student debt relief plan to cancel up to $10,000 for non-Pell-eligible borrowers and up to $20,000 for Pell-eligible borrowers.

Ahead Of Debt Limit Vote, Durbin Continues To Call For Closure Of Guantanamo Bay

U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of closing the Guantanamo Bay detention facility.

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met May 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 9, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, May 2

Illinois: 25 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending May 20

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 25 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending May 20.

Duckworth, Durbin Announce $6.8 Millions for Health Care Research in Illinois

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin today announced $6,876,700 in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) medical research grant funding for Illinois institutions.

Duckworth Visits Greater Chicago Food Depository to Discuss Her Support for Addressing Food Insecurity

[CHICAGO, IL] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) leaders and visited ones of its distribution sites, Chosen Bethel Family Ministries, in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood.

Attorney General Raoul Urges Fcc To Clarify Consent Rules For Telemarketing Robocalls And Texts

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 28 state attorneys general, filed comments calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to clarify the federal rules requiring telemarketers to obtain consent between an individual consumer and one specific seller or business before making telemarketing robocalls and text messages.

June 6: Congressional Record publishes “U.S. Supreme Court (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

The Congressional Record published “U.S. Supreme Court (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on June 6.

June 6: Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” was published on pages S1972-S1973 of the Congressional Record on June 6.

Illinois announces rental housing support program fund surcharge rate change

The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued Informational Bulletin FY 2023-21, which details a change in the state surcharge rate for the Rental Housing Support Program Fund.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of May 28

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of May 28.

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee met May 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 8, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee met Tuesday, May 2

Durbin Votes For Bipartisan Debt Ceiling Agreement To Avoid First Ever Default On Our Nation’s Debt No media found

U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act—preventing the first-ever default on our national debt.

Durbin: Senate Must Quickly Pass Bipartisan Debt Ceiling Agreement To Avoid First Ever Default On Our Nation’s Debt