U.S. Senate

Dick Durbin, who is not seeking reelection in 2026, was one of eight members in the Senate Democratic caucus to join Republicans in supporting a procedural vote to begin the process of passing legislation to fund the government.

The Senate voted late Sunday evening on a compromise that could reopen the government following the longest shutdown in history.

Trump’s nominations will have to get U.S. Senate approval.

Clinics that provide medical services regardless of patients’ ability to pay, like Affinia Healthcare, could lose critical funding from Medicaid if President Trump's legislation passes.

Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long denied any wrongdoing Tuesday regarding his ties to companies accused of selling fraudulent tax credits and downplayed donations from executives at those companies that he used to pay off a personal loan.

The 80-year-old Democrat and East St. Louis native told WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that age was a factor in his not seeking a sixth term in Congress.

The second-term Democrat has been outspoken in her opposition to Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense.

The biggest political guessing game in Illinois is whether Durbin will seek a sixth term in 2026.

The St. Louis County Republican said he will continue to serve in the U.S. Senate. He is in his first Senate term.

This Veterans Day also marks a special day for Duckworth, a veteran herself — who’s celebrating the 20-year anniversary of surviving being severely injured in the line of duty.