Dick Durbin

The Shawnee National Forest Conservation Act would create 12,700 additional acres of special management areas and 750 acres of wilderness.

Highlights include $450,000 for medical technology upgrades at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, $263,000 to expand Herrin’s pre-K center, and $1 million for expanding West Frankfort’s Miners Memorial Rural Health Clinic.

The three discussed maintaining research funding as the Trump Administration halts federal grants.

Durbin argues the bill will only make it harder for women to receive comprehensive reproductive healthcare.

The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates 2.5 million adults suffer from a severe gambling problem. Another 5-8 million are estimated to have mild problems.

They hope this amendment will allow the direct election of presidents through popular vote alone.

This historic move is expected to save nine million Medicare enrollees a total of $1.5 billion annually, with over 280,000 Illinois residents benefiting directly.

Despite being one of the top agricultural states in the country, Illinois ranks a surprising 37th in receiving USDA conservation funds from 2018 to 2022.

This significant legislation, first introduced in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd, seeks to reform law enforcement practices and enhance police accountability across the United States.

Durbin commended the President for spotlighting the Court’s ongoing ethical dilemmas, which have become a significant concern for the public and lawmakers alike.