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In the hours following Pope Francis’ death Monday, leaders from Illinois — including former President Barack Obama and Gov.
In a video posted on social media Friday, former President Barack Obama praised Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) after announcing he will not seek re-election in 2026 at the end of his term.
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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.
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his more than four-decade career ...
Durbin is largely credited with starting the movement to ban indoor smoking with legislation that prohibited it on airplane ...
After his announcement on Wednesday, leaders and organizations around the area shared statements responding to the news.
Former President Obama lavished praise on Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Wednesday, after the No. 2 Senate Democrat announced ...
An Obama-appointed federal judge in California who issued a ruling blocking the Trump administration from cutting funding to sanctuary cities has deep financial ties to the Democratic Party, records ...
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin announced Wednesday morning he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Pope Francis began his papacy in 2013 during the Obama administration, but former President Barack Obama is not planning to ...