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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 09/10/2026

The Srebrenica massacre was genocide and an atrocity that must never be allowed to take place again. Yesterday, I joined @shaheen.senate.gov to visit the Srebrenica Memorial Center to pay our respects and remember the victims of this tragedy.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 06/10/2026

Honored to accept the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from the FBA Chicago Chapter. I have taken the responsibility of recommending judicial nominees to the President very seriously, and I’m proud that the federal bench in Illinois today is more diverse and highly qualified than ever.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 02/10/2026

I’m honored to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the Illinois Health and Hospital Association today. IHA and our hospital leaders are doing all they can to provide quality care to Illinoisans, and it’s been a privilege to be their partner in that effort.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 01/10/2026

Dreamers are our neighbors, our friends, our coworkers. It has been one of the great privileges of my life to fight for their protection under the Dream Act, and it was my honor to join @unitedwedream.org last night to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its introduction.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 29/09/2026

Nearly one year ago, Jack Smith volunteered to testify under oath before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Finally, today, he will have that chance. Enough baseless conspiracy theories. Enough sham hearings. Time for answers about President Trump’s efforts to break the law.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 29/09/2026

Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. Jack Smith investigated his efforts to illegally overturn those results. Finally, Mr. Smith will have the opportunity to testify tomorrow before the Senate Judiciary Committee about what he found.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 24/09/2026

Corruption must never be tolerated under any Administration. I’m joining Senator Curtis in calling for the Senate Judiciary Committee to bring Hunter Biden and Donald Trump Jr. in for questioning so we can finally get answers about any potential dealings with foreign governments.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 23/09/2026

Chastising CNN won't lower the price of diesel fuel. Punishing Politico won't end the Iranian war. Maligning MS NOW won't save Donald Trump’s free falling approval ratings.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 21/09/2026

Wishing a meaningful and reflective fast to all those observing Yom Kippur in Illinois and around in the world. May your day be filled with peace.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 19/09/2026

Trump’s Department of Defense, which has more than $1 trillion in funding, just signed an agreement with the National Institutes of Health to siphon billions from NIH’s budget to fund DoD research. Why can’t the Pentagon pay for this research itself?

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 18/09/2026

To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, I visited Centro Romero to observe their great work helping refugees and immigrants make a better life in America. Illinois is home to some of America’s most vibrant Hispanic communities, and it was my pleasure to celebrate their contributions today.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 18/09/2026

You’re paying more every day because of President Trump’s war with Iran. From groceries to gas, the energy crisis he created is hurting working families and breaking many Americans’ budgets.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 17/09/2026

Our rail workers play an integral role in our state’s economy, keeping our transit systems in top shape so they can deliver for riders. Today, I met with Bob Guy and other SMART-TD leaders to discuss the need for a robust surface transportation reauthorization and rail safety improvements.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 17/09/2026

Almost $8 for diesel at a gas station in Chicago. President Trump’s war with Iran is pushing Illinois families to their breaking points. What happened to lower prices on day one?

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 16/09/2026

The Great Lakes are one of the Midwest’s most valuable resources, and I take seriously the commitment to preserve its beauty and health. Today, I met with @healthylakes.org to discuss how we can protect our waters for future generations to enjoy.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 16/09/2026

Our government is at its best when our local, state, and federal officials are working together. Yesterday, I hosted the United Counties Council of Illinois for a conversation about how our federal government can support counties in achieving our shared goals.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 15/09/2026

I introduced the First Step Act because I believe that with the right investment & support, those in prison can turn their lives around. It was a pleasure to meet with @senatorelgiesims.bsky.social to discuss Illinois efforts to reduce recidivism & give people across our state a second chance.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 15/09/2026

60 years after J. Edgar Hoover weaponized the FBI to target political opponents and civil rights leaders, we see Kash Patel using the same playbook.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 10/09/2026

The Will County Problem Solving Courts program has supported more than 1,000 participants and given our workforce new, skilled employees. I was honored to speak at its graduation ceremony today and to celebrate the resilient men and women who just completed this incredible program.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 08/09/2026

From President Trump’s tariff taxes to his war with Iran, he has made it harder for small businesses to get by. Today, I spoke with local business leaders in East Peoria to discuss what Congress can do to protect them from this Administration’s chaos.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 07/09/2026

This Labor Day, let’s honor the American labor movement, our hardworking unions, and the working families who power our nation. Happy Labor Day!

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 03/09/2026

Rush University Medical Center has been recognized for the outstanding care it provides patients, but did you know their team also trains our military medical corps? Today, I saw their Emergency Medicine training program in action, teaching students skills for mass trauma events.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 02/09/2026

Great conversation today with the Korean American Association of Greater Chicago about how we can best support our small businesses and protect health care for every generation.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 01/09/2026

As the U.S. faces a health care workforce shortage, I've made it a priority to secure federal funding for stellar nursing education, including the Illinois Wesleyan University Innovation Program. It was great to visit with nursing students & tour the program's updated education facilities today.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 31/08/2026

My mentor, Senator Paul Simon, was dedicated to serving the most vulnerable by expanding access to clean drinking water. I recently received the Water Advocate Award, but I thought it fitting to share this honor with the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute in recognition of Senator Simon's legacy.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 28/08/2026

After three years of construction, the Southern Illinois Multimodal Station is now open. This means more residents can get to the doctor, visit family, or travel nationwide. Proud to have played a role in securing $18 million in federal funding to bring this project to life.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 28/08/2026

Community colleges are one of the best tools we have to connect education with opportunity. Great discussion today with community college leaders from Southern Illinois about investing in workforce development, job training, apprenticeships, and adult education.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 28/08/2026

A year after Trump's $1 trillion cut to Medicaid, hospitals like Deaconess Illinois Medical Center are feeling the impact & cutting back on services. Our hospitals deserve more support, not less. I'm dedicated to reversing these shameful cuts & strengthening Medicaid & the ACA.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 28/08/2026

For more than 100 years, the Du Quoin State Fair has brought Southern Illinois together to showcase the best of the region. A pleasure to join folks at the new @siu.edu Tedrick Welcome Center to kick off this year's Du Quoin State Fair.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 27/08/2026

The Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago has been an invaluable partner to Illinois, working with us to support diplomatic relations & our immigrant community. I'm grateful for the work Ambassador Reyna Torres Mendivil does to bring together Illinois & Mexico.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 27/08/2026

A pleasure to join the American Bar Association for a fireside chat to reflect on my work in the Senate Judiciary Committee. From passing the bipartisan First Step Act to confirming a record 235 lifetime federal judges during the Biden Admin, I'm honored to have led this Committee

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 26/08/2026

Today, I attended a "mega master" immigration court hearing in Chicago—the latest ploy in Trump's cruel deportation campaign that has sown fear into our communities & derailed due process. The cruelty this Admin has inflicted on immigrants, especially children, is unfathomable.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 20/08/2026

I just met with manufacturing and innovation leaders in Illinois. mHUB is giving startups and manufacturers the tools they need to create the jobs and technologies of the future.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 20/08/2026

We’re a nation of immigrants. I was honored to welcome 300 new citizens at Illinois’ state fair naturalization ceremony just now. To our newest citizens: you now carry both the rights and the responsibilities of this democracy, and I'm counting on you to exercise and defend them.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 17/08/2026

The Red Cross just declared a national blood supply crisis—and it’s already impacting treatments. It can mean the difference between life and death. I thanked the professionals at medical sites like ImpactLife in Springfield today for their service.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 13/08/2026

It was great to visit the Joliet Junior College Entrepreneur and Business Center to celebrate the good work at the core of this center’s mission. Small businesses need our support, and that’s exactly what the EBC is offering through its trainings for women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 12/08/2026

One of the best jobs I ever had was working at a bookstore while I was a student at Georgetown. It helped put me through school & cemented my lifelong love of reading. Pleased to visit Bernie's Book Bank to discuss their incredible work providing books to the children who need them most.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 11/08/2026

Today, I met with Waukegan small business owners to discuss how the second Trump Administration has undermined their operations. Whether through “Operation Midway Blitz,” tariffs, or federal funding cuts, the Admin has made it harder for small businesses in Illinois, and America, to get by.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 11/08/2026

I joined @kidsaboveall.bsky.social today to discuss the effects of Republicans’ $1 trillion Medicaid cuts & delays in child care funding. We must support children and communities who have been hurt by these devastating attacks on crucial social services.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 11/08/2026

I visited the Illinois Quantum Microelectronics Park today to hear how progress is coming along on the campus’ development. Illinois already leads the nation in quantum technology, & the completion of the IQMP will only further our innovative edge while supporting the Southside of Chicago.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 10/08/2026

Stopped by Dion’s Chicago Dream today to hear about how this remarkable organization is helping hungry Chicagoans access fresh, delicious produce. Dion’s has already completed more than 780,000 food deliveries in its six years of operation, and I hope it will continue to make many, many more.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 07/08/2026

Dr. Fauci deserves an apology for the way he was treated by my Republican colleagues.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 06/08/2026

It was an embarrassment to watch my Republican colleagues berate and belittle Dr. Fauci for nearly three hours last week. If they had genuine concern for America’s public health, they would turn their attention instead to the destruction wrought by the Trump Administration’s anti-science agenda.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 06/08/2026

This is the FULL story of the Trump-Blanche MAGA slush fund. (Hint: The final “agreement” couldn’t pass law school Contracts 101.)

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 31/07/2026

I joined @repbillfoster.bsky.social today for an oversight visit to a shelter housing unaccompanied children. Many of these children have already endured horrors that no child should face and they ought to be treated with dignity and have their case heard before an unbiased court system.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 31/07/2026

There’s no better way to close out the summer session of the Senate than hosting a constituent coffee with @duckworth.senate.gov to hear directly from Illinoisans about the issues that matter most. Thank you to everyone who came to speak with us today!

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 31/07/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 graduates of Lurie Children’s Hospital’s Discovering Healthcare Careers program. Fifty students—future doctors, nurses, lab techs, and other professionals—gained a deeper understanding of the incredible job our health workforce does every day.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 31/07/2026

Article I Section 8 of the Constitution makes clear that Congress, and ONLY Congress, has the power to declare war. Trump decided to go to war with Iran exclusively on his own, and we are all paying the price.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 31/07/2026

ICE is wasting its resources. Not another dollar.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 30/07/2026

What better way to celebrate National Cheesecake Day than with a slice of Eli’s? @duckworth.senate.gov & I were happy to share some of Chicago’s most famous dessert with my colleagues, & we certainly didn’t mind having a few slices ourselves!

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