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80-Year Old Dick Durbin, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, To Retire After 44 Years in Congress

‘In my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch,’ Senator Durbin said in a statement.

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Who Are The Front-Runners To Replace Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin As Senate's No. 2 Democrat

Long-time Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced his retirement Wednesday, setting off a once-in-a-decade leadership fight to fill his highly-coveted position.

Latin Times

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton enters race to succeed Durbin in Senate - Roll Call

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Thursday launched her campaign to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Richard J. Durbin.

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Gunman in 2022 mass shooting at suburban Chicago July Fourth parade to be sentenced in court

An Illinois man who admitted to a mass shooting at a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade in 2022 is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday

The Independent UK

Full List Of Democrats Not Running For Senate Re-Election As Dick Durbin Announces It's 'Time To Pass The Torch'

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.) announced Wednesday he won't seek re-election as long-time lawmakers exit the chamber and age discourse intensifies.

Latin Times

Durbin announces retirement, capping off decadeslong career in Congress - Roll Call

Illinois Democrat Richard J. Durbin, the party's No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, said Wednesday that he will retire at the end of this term.

Roll Call

4 killed as small plane hits power lines and crashes in Illinois

Accident involving Cessna 180 single-engine plane happened in Trilla, Illinois

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Illinois Tool Works’ Q1 2025 Earnings: What to Expect

Illinois Tool Works is all set to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts project a single-digit profit decline.

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Aurora alert! Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight

Heads up aurora chasers! Powerful geomagnetic storm conditions could trigger northern lights at mid-latitudes overnight as a CME impact is detected and more could be on the way.

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker ‘not decided’ on third term amid 2028 rumors

Illinois governor with long track record of standing up to Donald Trump suggests he could make a bid for the White House

The Independent UK

Illinois Star Kasparas Jakucionis to Enter 2025 NBA Draft

Jakucionis will forgo his final three years of college eligibility.

Sports Illustrated

State officials hammer Trump over 529 plan nest eggs — He is ‘stoking fear in the hearts of college students and high schoolers across the country’

For the ultra wealthy, the market whipsaw presents opportunities. For average Americans? Not so much, state officials said.

Fortune

Second Amendment Roundup: Supreme Court Should Resolve Proximate Cause in S&W v. Mexico

Illinois court shows need to lay the issue to rest.

Reason

The trial of an ex-deputy who shot an unarmed Black woman in her home is moved to another city

The murder trial of a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey, an unarmed black woman, in her Springfield home last summer will be moved out of the capital city

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Crooked Police Chief Pleads Guilty To Selling Confiscated Bikes, Keeping The Money

To close out March 2025, the former police chief of a southern Illinois town called Wayne City pled guilty to two motorcycle-related charges in federal court. But they may not be what you expect.

International Business Times

One Person Dead As Storms Wreak Havoc; Flooding, Tornado Risk Put Most Of US On High Alert

Nearly 2.5 million people were placed in a "high-risk" zone, which included parts of west Tennessee, northeast Arkansas, southeast Missouri, and regions of western Kentucky and southern Illinois.

The Independent UK

At least six dead as ‘once in a generation’ storm lashes several states

Extreme weather warnings were issued across Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Mississippi

The Independent UK

Violent storms cut through the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing 1 person

Violent storms have cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least one person, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes

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Can a TikTok star make it to Congress?

In an interview, Kat Abughazaleh explained why she's running to unseat a fellow a Democrat in Illinois

Chicago Sun-Times

What to know about immigration operations and National Guard deployments to Chicago

Got more questions? WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times provide answers.

The Independent UK

OnlyFans hit with class action lawsuit from two men who say they weren’t talking to models

M. Brunner and J. Fry of Illinois say creators they subscribed to were employing agencies to “impersonate” models

The Independent UK

In recruiting battle, lawmakers weigh whether to give college athletes a tax break on NIL earnings

At least four states are considering giving college athletes tax breaks on endorsement income

The Independent UK

Young Abraham Lincoln's tiny Illinois town is due for a makeover

The village where Abraham Lincoln came of age is deteriorating

The Independent UK

Illinois returns stolen land to Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

The Prairie Land Potawatomi Nation has reclaimed land in Illinois that was promised to the tribe’s leader 175 years ago but stolen by the federal government 20 years later

Latin Times

Influencer Announces Run For Congress After Revealing She Was Questioned By Elon Musk's Lawyers: 'I'm Not Scared'

A 26-year-old influencer launched a congressional bid for Illinois' 9th District, while revealing she was recently questioned by Elon Musk's lawyers.

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