Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is backing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in what's expected to be a crowded field to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin.

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin (D) has announced he will not seek re-election for a sixth term. Durbin, now 80, was first elected to the U.S. House in 1982, and succeeded Paul Simon in the Senate in 1996.

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin announced Wednesday morning he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, who rose to prominence in the Senate during nearly three decades of service, has announced he won’t seek reelection.

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton has announced she will run for senate to replace the retiring Dick Durbin.

I’ve done this my way, making decisions based on family needs and personal needs, and what I thought would serve our state well,” Dick Durbin said.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expanding his national profile and generating buzz around a potential 2028 presidential candidacy. The two-term

Illinois lawmakers are weighing in on federal legislation that would require proof of citizenship for voter registration.

Senate President Don Harmon is appealing Illinois election officials’ assertion he accepted $4 million more in political cash than allowed.