WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Statement on Senator Durbin's Retirement Downers Grove, Illinois -- U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement regarding Senator Dick Durbin's announcement that he will not seek re-election: "Senator Dick Durbin's career of public service is a gold standard for anyone who holds or aspires to hold public office. He has been a model and a mentor. A model in his acti  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Moore, Beyer, Hayes Demand Department of Education Restore Office for Civil Rights Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Don Beyer (VA-08), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) led 39 House Democrats in a letter to Department of Education (DOE) Secretary Lisa McMahon demanding DOE immediately restore shuttered Office for Civil Rights (OCR) hubs and fulfill its  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls for Immediate House Action on Bipartisan Stock Trading Ban Amid Tariff-Fueled Market Volatility, Member Trading for Profit SCHAUMBURG, IL - In a letter sent Monday to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi urged immediate consideration of the Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act following troubling signs that Members of Congress -  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on U.S. Senator Dick Durbin Schaumburg, IL -- Following U.S. Senator Dick Durbin's announcement today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement: "Today is a day to celebrate Senator Dick Durbin for his exemplary career of public service as well as the profound and lasting positive impact he's had on Illinois families and our nation. K  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ramirez Statement On Senator Dick Durbin's Retirement Chicago, IL -- Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after U.S. Senator Dick Durbin from Illinois announced his retirement. "Senator Durbin has been a trusted leader, a mentor to many, and a champion for working people in Illinois, who has always led with compassion and integrity. For ove  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth on Durbin Retirement: The Senate is Losing a Giant April 23, 2025 [CHICAGO, IL] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today issued the following statement after U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that he will not seek reelection in 2026. Durbin has served in Congress since 1983 and in the Senate since 1997, becoming one of the most impactful and effective leaders Illinois has   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Senators Demand President Trump Rescind Harmful Claims That He Will Transfer Incarcerated U.S. Citizens to a Foreign Prison April 22, 2025 [CHICAGO, IL] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) led 24 of their Democratic colleagues in a letter to President Donald Trump calling for him to immediately rescind the dangerous and of  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Larsen and Cohen Urge FAA to Address Safety Issues at DCA in the Wake of Recent Deadly and Near-Miss Accidents April 22, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--Senate Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation Ranking Member--with House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA-02) and House Subcommittee on Aviation R  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2026 April 23, 2025 After serving seven House terms and five Senate terms, Durbin says, "I truly love the job of being a United States Senator. But in my heart, I know it's time to pass the torch." CHICAGO - In a video message shared with Illinois voters today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that he will not seek re  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on the Retirement of Democratic Whip and Senator Dick Durbin Chicago, Ill. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement regarding the announcement that U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (IL) will not seek re-election: "After serving the people of Illinois for over 40 years in Congress, my colleague Senator Dick Durbin has shared that he plans to reti  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly Congratulates Senator Durbin on Retirement, Successful Career WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced his retirement: "I'd like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Senator Dick Durbin on his career in public service. For nearly three decades, Senator Durbin has fought for everyday Americans,  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Mary Miller, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mary Miller Calls for Investigation into Illinois High School Association's Dangerous Policies WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of the Department of Education Linda McMahon, urging an immediate investigation into the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and the State of Illinois for actions that undermine fairness  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garcia, Meng, Vargas, and Espaillat Oppose the Dismantling of Office Supporting English Language Learners, Call for Reversal of Decision WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Tuesday, U.S. Representatives Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Grace Meng (NY-06), Juan Vargas (CA-52), and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) , joined by 41 colleagues, sent a letter urging U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to immediately   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz Statement On Retirement Announcement, Extraordinary Career Of Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin HONOLULU - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) today released the following statement after U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Democratic Whip, announced he would not seek re-election. "For more than four decades, Senator Dick Durbin has been a pillar of leadership, integrity, and unwavering de  more