Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth is wading into the open primary to succeed longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, endorsing Lt. Gov.

Sen. Dick Durbin's retirement announcement has begun what could be a massive generational shift in Illinois politics. Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz discusses with host Amy Guth.

It’s time once again to dive in to another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about ...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he won’t seek re-election to his seat which will clear the way for a wide open race to replace him within the Democratic party.

Amid a wave of Senate Democratic retirement announcements, CNN host Dana Bash asked Senator Chuck Schumer on why he plans on ...

But you heard him say that it is time to pass the torch,” Stratton said, referring to Durbin’s announcement Wednesday that he ...