Longtime Illinois Democrats Dick Durbin and Jan Schakowsky are retiring, paving the way for younger lawmakers to step in and ...

The retiring Sen. Richard J. Durbin became a leading voice on immigration and criminal justice during his time on the ...

A facility focused on improving mental health and addressing substance abuse took a major step forward this week as San Joaquin County supervisors approved millions in funding to get the project off ...

“I have great admiration for Senator Durbin, for his leadership on human rights and working class issues, and appreciate his wisdom in paving the way for a new generation,” said Rep. Ro Khanna of ...

The late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Spring Valley home has found a buyer, UrbanTurf has learned. Originally listed last February ...

In a country bitterly divided on virtually everything, from the major to the mundane, there’s one issue that could unite ...

Oakland's new mayor-elect, Barbara Lee, was ripped over her Senate campaign pledge to use a $50/hr minimum wage plan to ease inflation.

The former congresswoman, a progressive Democrat, campaigned on a promise to unite residents in the beleaguered California ...

Former Oakland city councilmember Loren Taylor has a slim lead over former Rep. Barbara Lee following Tuesday's special ...