Four-term west suburban Democratic Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s decision to not run to succeed Dick Durbin in the Senate ...

US Rep. Robin Kelly said colleague Rep. Jonathan Jackson was endorsing her in US Senate race but Jackson’s camp later said he ...

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. Senate.

Durbin was first elected to the Senate in 1996, succeeding Democratic Sen. Paul Simon. In the primary that year, Durbin defeated Pat Quinn, who would later become governor of Illinois. In the general ...

With Rep. Lauren Underwood's decision to stay out, major candidates in the race to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin include Lt. Gov.

The decision by Durbin, who is in his fifth Senate term and is the chamber’s No. 2 Democrat, will set off a flurry of activity among a scrum of would-be ...

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Senate Democrat, is retiring after 30 years of service. The powerful Judiciary Committee chairman will step down at the end of his term.

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

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

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday morning he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026. The decision of whether to run for re-election has not been easy. I truly love the job ...

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

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is already facing two opponents expected to be flush with campaign cash in race to succeed US Sen. Dick ...