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March 4, 2020 Tweet - "On this day in 1837, the home of deep dish pizza, Lake Shore Drive, and the 2016 World Series Champion @Cubs was officially incorporated as a city. Happy 183rd birthday to Chicago, the "Windy City!"" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Senators Rick Scott and Ed Markey Lead Colleagues in Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Olympic Committee Move 2022 Olympic Games Out of China Unless Country Address Human Rights Abuses Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "On #PulaskiDay, I'm joining Chicagoans and Polish-Americans in recognizing Casimir Pulaski's great contributions to American independence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "As a baseball fan, I'm proud to join this bipartisan resolution supporting Minor League Baseball teams as they fight MLB's proposed elimination. Minor league baseball provides friends & families with an affordable way to enjoy America's pastime. It would be a shame to lose that." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Markey joins bipartisan group of senators working to save Minor League Baseball teams Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This #BlackHistoryMonth, I'm celebrating Helen Octavia Dickens, the daughter of a former slave who went on to graduate from the @uiccom & become the first African American woman admitted to the @AmCollSurgeons ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "150 years ago today, Hiram Revels was elected as our nation's first African American Senator. But in the time since, only 9 more African Americans have served in the U.S. Senate--a sad reminder of the political & racial history of our nation in the time since reconstruction ended." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to spend the afternoon with @teamlucymeyer at Payton High School in Chicago. Lucy is a 5x swimming Gold Medalist in the @SpecialOlympics . As a @UNICEF Ambassador Lucy is leading a movement that aims to improve the lives of children with disabilities around the world." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday I visited the #NevermorePark art installation--home to @FlyboyUniverse --created by Chicago's own Hebru Brantley. Brantley has created an environment where young African Americans can see themselves and their culture represented." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Happy Presidents' Day! Today, we honor all those who have served as our nation's chief executive. I am proud to represent Illinois--the land of Lincoln--in the U.S. Senate, and to celebrate the legacy of the four historic presidents who have called our great state home." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Duckworth Tours the Hatchery, Highlighting Success of Local Entrepreneurs Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud to represent the Land of Lincoln, and today, on Abraham Lincoln's 211th birthday, we honor his life and legacy. Happy Birthday, Abe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with IL athletes from the Special Olympics, which held its first Games in Chicago in 1968, to talk about the education programming offered to athletes & their families. Excited to work with Special Olympics to ensure continued federal funding in the coming year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bill To Protect Federal Lands In Utah As Wilderness Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "AFTERNOON READ: Great story in @stltoday about the community that has formed around the Collinsville High School basketball team. Wonderful to be reminded of the power of sports to bring people together." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "During #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the countless, indispensable contributions of African Americans to every aspect of American history and culture. We also reflect on our shared future, recommitting ourselves to ensuring equal opportunity & justice for every American." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020 Save Minor League Baseball Task Force Co-Chairs Trahan, McKinley, Rose, and Simpson Lead Introduction of Congressional Resolution Supporting Minor League Baseball Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Never Again Education Act Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we remember the millions of lives that were lost 75 years ago and honor the survivors who faced immeasurable horrors with courage & resolve. We must re-commit ourselves to fighting anti-Semitism and hate wherever it may surface. #NeverAgain" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Congressman Brad Schneider Delivers Weekly Democratic Address on 75th Anniversary of Liberation of Auschwitz Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 24, 2020 Raskin Cosponsors Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating 75 Years Since Auschwitz Liberation Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we mourn the victims, honor the survivors, and recommit ourselves to fighting anti-Semitism and racism. #NeverAgain" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2020 Deutch, Meng, Zeldin to Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating 75 Years since Auschwitz Liberation Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Springs, National Archives and Records Administration Inspector General - Senator Duckworth Requests Inspector General Investigate the National Archives and Records Administration's Alteration of a Photo Criticizing Donald Trump Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "This weekend I was glad to join @RepDannyDavis at Galilee Missionary Gospel Church on Chicago's west side to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King and discuss important topics such as criminal justice reform and the #2020Census." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2020 Duckworth Honors Dr. King's Legacy at City Year Day of Service, Rainbow Push Scholarship Breakfast Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the life--and continue the work--of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was inspiring to see so many people around Chicago honor his life and legacy today by committing to help others and work to build a better America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It was great see Marian Wright Edelman, founder of @ChildDefender, this morning at @chicagosmayor annual Interfaith Breakfast to celebrate the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Tonight, @ehs_orangerush special ed. teacher Susan Converse will be honored at the College Football Playoff Championship as @ISBEnews Teacher of the Year. Congratulations Susan on your well-deserved recognition & thanks for 23 years of serving students." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. No one should fear for their safety while enjoying a ballgame. It's why I pushed @MLB to extend protective netting at all 30 of their ballparks this year. It will make the game safer for everyone." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Congratulations to Ken "Hawk' Harrelson for winning the Ford Frick Award and joining the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Good to see the longtime White Sox broadcaster take his place among the greats in Cooperstown." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "With more foul balls being hit at high speeds into the stands than ever before, it was imperative for @MLB to address ballpark safety at this year's Winter Meetings. Today, MLB Commissioner Manfred announced that all 30 teams will extend protective netting next season." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On MLB Announcement Of Extended Netting Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Congratulations to the Jesse White Tumblers on 60 years of entertainment--and thank you to Jesse White for providing mentorship and a place for young people to grow." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today we commemorate the 78th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and honor the heroic individuals who sacrificed their lives to protect our nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee - Hawley, Colleagues Urge Olympic Committee to Hold China Accountable and Ensure Human Rights Upheld at 2022 Beijing Olympics Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The invaluable resources & collections of the @librarycongress tell the story of our country. Today I met with @LibnOfCongress & former @chipublib librarian Dr. Hayden for an update on the Library's programs & to discuss the CASE Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "On December 3, 1818, 201 years ago today, Illinois became the 21st state to join the United States of America. Happy Birthday, Illinois! It is an honor and a privilege to represent this great state and its people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Congratulations to my hometown team, the East St. Louis @Football_Flyers, for winning their 9th State Championship!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support NPS Management Of Pullman Historic Park Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The @NatlParkService & Chicago community have worked hard to rehabilitate historic structures in the Pullman neighborhood. My bill with @SenDuckworth, the Pullman National Historic Park Act, would ensure NPS continues to preserve this area's unique history." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Writers, from @AuthorDanBrown & @JohnGrisham to the next aspiring author, must be able to protect their copyrighted works from infringement. Good to sit down with these authors & @AuthorsGuild to discuss the CASE Act and the protections it provides." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Bost Introduces Bill to Recognize WWII Pacific Theater Pows Rep. Mike Bost
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "We celebrate democracy today as we remember the profound words of Winston Churchill 72 years ago." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Hosts Ceremony Renaming Olympia Fields Post Office in Honor of Tuskegee Airman Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 4, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From The ITServe Alliance Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized By The Association Of Chinese-American Scientists And Engineers For His Contributions To Diversity And Community Leadership Development Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 29, 2019 Statement on House Vote Recognizing the Armenian Genocide Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Best of luck to the @chiredstarsPR playing in their first National Women's Soccer League Championship today! #MKOT" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From House Of Restoration Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Great to meet with @chefjoseandres today at the #SenateLatinoSummit. His selflessness and commitment to helping others should serve as an inspiration to us all. Thank you for all you do, Chef." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "More than 4,400 African American men, women, and children were hanged, burned alive, shot, drowned, and beaten to death by white mobs between 1877 and 1950 in the United States. We must never forget -- and never diminish -- the history of lynching in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Concussion Safety In Youth Sports Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly 140,000 high schoolers suffer concussions every year according to @NFHS_Org, though many go unreported. Today, I introduced the Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act to help elementary and secondary schools prevent, identify, & treat concussions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating Gandhi's 150th Birthday Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see @CNTraveler name Chicago the country's 'Best Big City' for the third year in a row. Could not agree more!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "It was great to visit the Lawndale Pop-Up Spot today in North Lawndale. The pop-up museum was put together by high school students in the area as a safe place that focuses on social good in the Lawndale community." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2019 Tweet - ".@CubsJoeMadd, we're going to miss you. Thanks for the great memories and a World Series Championship." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019 100th Anniversary of Ada S. Mckinley Community Services Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to join a bipartisan group of Senators to introduce a resolution recognizing the work and achievements of non-profit Hispanic Serving Institutions throughout our nation by designating the week of Sept. 16-22 as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Recognizing the Unveiling of the Pow-Mia Monument in Waterloo, Illinois Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "232 years ago, our Founders signed the U.S. Constitution. Today, we celebrate this achievement while also reflecting on the progress we have made and the ongoing pursuit of a more perfect union. #ConstitutionDay" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate the proud heritage and traditions of Hispanic & Latino culture in Illinois and across the United States. We are a nation of immigrants, made immeasurably stronger by the vast & historic contributions of these communities to our society." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Had a great time yesterday at the 22nd Annual #ChicagoFootballClassic celebrating the proud legacy of our nation's HBCUs. We must ensure these historical institutions have the funding they need to continue educating our leaders of the future. #HamptonVSHoward" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I will always remember how I felt on the morning of September 11, 2001. 18 years later, we honor the lives lost that day and the brave first responders who risked everything to help others. We will #NeverForget." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Good luck to the @wnbachicagosky tonight as they face @PhoenixMercury in the first round of the #WNBAPlayoffs. #OurTown" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Can't think of a better way to kick off @NFL's 100th season than with the oldest rivalry in the game, @ChicagoBears vs. @packers. Looking forward to tonight's season opener at Soldier Field -- go Bears! #GBvsCHI #Bears100" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019 Tweet - "On August 8, 1982, Boston Red Sox left fielder Jim Rice rushed to the aid of a young fan who was struck by a foul ball. Rice carried the young fan off the field and went on to finish the game in his blood-stained uniform." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see the @Astros extend the protective netting at their ballpark after a young fan was injured by a foul ball. Each and every other @MLB team should follow their lead." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Fan safety should be a top priority for @MLB. That's why @SenDuckworth and I are asking the league to start collecting and reporting data about fan injuries at MLB stadiums. This is about protecting baseball's biggest (and littlest) fans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball - Durbin, Duckworth Urge MLB To Report Data On Foul Ball Injuries At Ballparks Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "On this day in 1837, the home of deep dish pizza, Lake Shore Drive, and the 2016 World Series Champion @Cubs was officially incorporated as a city. Happy 183rd birthday to Chicago, the "Windy City!"" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2020 Senators Rick Scott and Ed Markey Lead Colleagues in Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Olympic Committee Move 2022 Olympic Games Out of China Unless Country Address Human Rights Abuses Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "On #PulaskiDay, I'm joining Chicagoans and Polish-Americans in recognizing Casimir Pulaski's great contributions to American independence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "As a baseball fan, I'm proud to join this bipartisan resolution supporting Minor League Baseball teams as they fight MLB's proposed elimination. Minor league baseball provides friends & families with an affordable way to enjoy America's pastime. It would be a shame to lose that." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2020 Markey joins bipartisan group of senators working to save Minor League Baseball teams Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This #BlackHistoryMonth, I'm celebrating Helen Octavia Dickens, the daughter of a former slave who went on to graduate from the @uiccom & become the first African American woman admitted to the @AmCollSurgeons ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2020 Tweet - "150 years ago today, Hiram Revels was elected as our nation's first African American Senator. But in the time since, only 9 more African Americans have served in the U.S. Senate--a sad reminder of the political & racial history of our nation in the time since reconstruction ended." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to spend the afternoon with @teamlucymeyer at Payton High School in Chicago. Lucy is a 5x swimming Gold Medalist in the @SpecialOlympics . As a @UNICEF Ambassador Lucy is leading a movement that aims to improve the lives of children with disabilities around the world." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday I visited the #NevermorePark art installation--home to @FlyboyUniverse --created by Chicago's own Hebru Brantley. Brantley has created an environment where young African Americans can see themselves and their culture represented." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Happy Presidents' Day! Today, we honor all those who have served as our nation's chief executive. I am proud to represent Illinois--the land of Lincoln--in the U.S. Senate, and to celebrate the legacy of the four historic presidents who have called our great state home." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2020 Duckworth Tours the Hatchery, Highlighting Success of Local Entrepreneurs Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I'm proud to represent the Land of Lincoln, and today, on Abraham Lincoln's 211th birthday, we honor his life and legacy. Happy Birthday, Abe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with IL athletes from the Special Olympics, which held its first Games in Chicago in 1968, to talk about the education programming offered to athletes & their families. Excited to work with Special Olympics to ensure continued federal funding in the coming year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bill To Protect Federal Lands In Utah As Wilderness Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "AFTERNOON READ: Great story in @stltoday about the community that has formed around the Collinsville High School basketball team. Wonderful to be reminded of the power of sports to bring people together." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "During #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the countless, indispensable contributions of African Americans to every aspect of American history and culture. We also reflect on our shared future, recommitting ourselves to ensuring equal opportunity & justice for every American." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020 Save Minor League Baseball Task Force Co-Chairs Trahan, McKinley, Rose, and Simpson Lead Introduction of Congressional Resolution Supporting Minor League Baseball Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Never Again Education Act Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "On #HolocaustMemorialDay, we remember the millions of lives that were lost 75 years ago and honor the survivors who faced immeasurable horrors with courage & resolve. We must re-commit ourselves to fighting anti-Semitism and hate wherever it may surface. #NeverAgain" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Congressman Brad Schneider Delivers Weekly Democratic Address on 75th Anniversary of Liberation of Auschwitz Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 24, 2020 Raskin Cosponsors Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating 75 Years Since Auschwitz Liberation Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we mourn the victims, honor the survivors, and recommit ourselves to fighting anti-Semitism and racism. #NeverAgain" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2020 Deutch, Meng, Zeldin to Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating 75 Years since Auschwitz Liberation Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Springs, National Archives and Records Administration Inspector General - Senator Duckworth Requests Inspector General Investigate the National Archives and Records Administration's Alteration of a Photo Criticizing Donald Trump Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "This weekend I was glad to join @RepDannyDavis at Galilee Missionary Gospel Church on Chicago's west side to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King and discuss important topics such as criminal justice reform and the #2020Census." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2020 Duckworth Honors Dr. King's Legacy at City Year Day of Service, Rainbow Push Scholarship Breakfast Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the life--and continue the work--of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was inspiring to see so many people around Chicago honor his life and legacy today by committing to help others and work to build a better America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It was great see Marian Wright Edelman, founder of @ChildDefender, this morning at @chicagosmayor annual Interfaith Breakfast to celebrate the life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Tonight, @ehs_orangerush special ed. teacher Susan Converse will be honored at the College Football Playoff Championship as @ISBEnews Teacher of the Year. Congratulations Susan on your well-deserved recognition & thanks for 23 years of serving students." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. No one should fear for their safety while enjoying a ballgame. It's why I pushed @MLB to extend protective netting at all 30 of their ballparks this year. It will make the game safer for everyone." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Congratulations to Ken "Hawk' Harrelson for winning the Ford Frick Award and joining the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Good to see the longtime White Sox broadcaster take his place among the greats in Cooperstown." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "With more foul balls being hit at high speeds into the stands than ever before, it was imperative for @MLB to address ballpark safety at this year's Winter Meetings. Today, MLB Commissioner Manfred announced that all 30 teams will extend protective netting next season." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On MLB Announcement Of Extended Netting Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Congratulations to the Jesse White Tumblers on 60 years of entertainment--and thank you to Jesse White for providing mentorship and a place for young people to grow." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today we commemorate the 78th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and honor the heroic individuals who sacrificed their lives to protect our nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee - Hawley, Colleagues Urge Olympic Committee to Hold China Accountable and Ensure Human Rights Upheld at 2022 Beijing Olympics Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The invaluable resources & collections of the @librarycongress tell the story of our country. Today I met with @LibnOfCongress & former @chipublib librarian Dr. Hayden for an update on the Library's programs & to discuss the CASE Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "On December 3, 1818, 201 years ago today, Illinois became the 21st state to join the United States of America. Happy Birthday, Illinois! It is an honor and a privilege to represent this great state and its people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Congratulations to my hometown team, the East St. Louis @Football_Flyers, for winning their 9th State Championship!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support NPS Management Of Pullman Historic Park Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The @NatlParkService & Chicago community have worked hard to rehabilitate historic structures in the Pullman neighborhood. My bill with @SenDuckworth, the Pullman National Historic Park Act, would ensure NPS continues to preserve this area's unique history." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Writers, from @AuthorDanBrown & @JohnGrisham to the next aspiring author, must be able to protect their copyrighted works from infringement. Good to sit down with these authors & @AuthorsGuild to discuss the CASE Act and the protections it provides." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Bost Introduces Bill to Recognize WWII Pacific Theater Pows Rep.Mike Bost
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "We celebrate democracy today as we remember the profound words of Winston Churchill 72 years ago." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Hosts Ceremony Renaming Olympia Fields Post Office in Honor of Tuskegee Airman Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 4, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From The ITServe Alliance Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized By The Association Of Chinese-American Scientists And Engineers For His Contributions To Diversity And Community Leadership Development Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 29, 2019 Statement on House Vote Recognizing the Armenian Genocide Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Best of luck to the @chiredstarsPR playing in their first National Women's Soccer League Championship today! #MKOT" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From House Of Restoration Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Great to meet with @chefjoseandres today at the #SenateLatinoSummit. His selflessness and commitment to helping others should serve as an inspiration to us all. Thank you for all you do, Chef." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "More than 4,400 African American men, women, and children were hanged, burned alive, shot, drowned, and beaten to death by white mobs between 1877 and 1950 in the United States. We must never forget -- and never diminish -- the history of lynching in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Concussion Safety In Youth Sports Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Nearly 140,000 high schoolers suffer concussions every year according to @NFHS_Org, though many go unreported. Today, I introduced the Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act to help elementary and secondary schools prevent, identify, & treat concussions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating Gandhi's 150th Birthday Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see @CNTraveler name Chicago the country's 'Best Big City' for the third year in a row. Could not agree more!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2019 Tweet - "It was great to visit the Lawndale Pop-Up Spot today in North Lawndale. The pop-up museum was put together by high school students in the area as a safe place that focuses on social good in the Lawndale community." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2019 Tweet - ".@CubsJoeMadd, we're going to miss you. Thanks for the great memories and a World Series Championship." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019 100th Anniversary of Ada S. Mckinley Community Services Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to join a bipartisan group of Senators to introduce a resolution recognizing the work and achievements of non-profit Hispanic Serving Institutions throughout our nation by designating the week of Sept. 16-22 as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Recognizing the Unveiling of the Pow-Mia Monument in Waterloo, Illinois Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "232 years ago, our Founders signed the U.S. Constitution. Today, we celebrate this achievement while also reflecting on the progress we have made and the ongoing pursuit of a more perfect union. #ConstitutionDay" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate the proud heritage and traditions of Hispanic & Latino culture in Illinois and across the United States. We are a nation of immigrants, made immeasurably stronger by the vast & historic contributions of these communities to our society." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Had a great time yesterday at the 22nd Annual #ChicagoFootballClassic celebrating the proud legacy of our nation's HBCUs. We must ensure these historical institutions have the funding they need to continue educating our leaders of the future. #HamptonVSHoward" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I will always remember how I felt on the morning of September 11, 2001. 18 years later, we honor the lives lost that day and the brave first responders who risked everything to help others. We will #NeverForget." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Good luck to the @wnbachicagosky tonight as they face @PhoenixMercury in the first round of the #WNBAPlayoffs. #OurTown" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Can't think of a better way to kick off @NFL's 100th season than with the oldest rivalry in the game, @ChicagoBears vs. @packers. Looking forward to tonight's season opener at Soldier Field -- go Bears! #GBvsCHI #Bears100" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019 Tweet - "On August 8, 1982, Boston Red Sox left fielder Jim Rice rushed to the aid of a young fan who was struck by a foul ball. Rice carried the young fan off the field and went on to finish the game in his blood-stained uniform." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see the @Astros extend the protective netting at their ballpark after a young fan was injured by a foul ball. Each and every other @MLB team should follow their lead." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Fan safety should be a top priority for @MLB. That's why @SenDuckworth and I are asking the league to start collecting and reporting data about fan injuries at MLB stadiums. This is about protecting baseball's biggest (and littlest) fans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball - Durbin, Duckworth Urge MLB To Report Data On Foul Ball Injuries At Ballparks Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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