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May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 17, 2020 Tweet - "Fans within earshot of Mike McCaskey at a @ChicagoBears game could count on him to belt out every word of "Bear Down Chicago Bears" when his grandfather's team scored. The Halas bloodline was strong with Mike and I was happy to count him as a friend." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 14, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressmen Cleaver & Williams Lead Bipartisan Call To Support Live Entertainment Venues During Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 10, 2020 Tweet - "As a part of their Renewing Illinois Summit for incoming students, the @PSimonInstitute asked me to provide the five books I would assign if I were teaching an Illinois 101 class. Though it was hard stick with the 5-book limit, here are some my personal favorites:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 9, 2020 Tweet - "Ida B. Wells is an American hero whose writing exposed deep truths about this nation that we are still struggling to grapple with. This recognition of her work is long overdue." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 In Memory of Aaron Shepley Rep. Sean Casten
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Public art is a reflection of community. Today, @ChicagoLions are reminding us that we're in this together. Illinoisans, please continue to #StayHome and practice social distancing for the health & safety of your family & your community." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Amid the #COVID19 pandemic, we need the arts and humanities now more than ever. Thanks to the efforts of @ILHumanities , more than $1.4 million in CARES Act funding will be available to humanities & cultural nonprofit organizations in Illinois." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today, on Yom HaShoah, #WeRemember the millions of Jews whose lives were stolen by the hatred and bigotry that was unleashed in the Holocaust. May we never again allow ourselves to turn a blind eye to such atrocities & crimes against humanity." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Wrigley Field has long been a central part of Chicago - bringing people together to root on the home team with a rowdy "Go @Cubs Go!" Heartwarming to see this same team spirit come in to play to serve Chicagoans most in need." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see Illinois will be receiving $1.1M in CARES Act funding from @US_IMLS to support our state's many wonderful museums & libraries, as well as their staff and the communities they serve throughout this #COVID19 pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Risch, Menendez, Durbin Mark 80th Anniversary of the Katyn Massacre with Senate Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rochester, Illinois is more than a great football town. The outpouring of donations for the Christian Church food pantry shows Midwestern spirit at its best." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "First, Bill Withers ("Lean on Me") and now John Prine ("Angel from Montgomery "). We've lost two of our best." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with Maywood native John Prine and his loved ones today. John was one of the greatest songwriters of his generation - he will be greatly missed." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Galesburg resident Ellen McDowell leaned into her creative side to help her neighbors feel more connected while practicing social distancing. Using her photography skills, she began taking "porch portraits" to bring a smile to her neighbors' faces." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Caring for your community can come in many different forms -- like how the Voluntary Action Center is running special bus services in early morning hours to get seniors to the grocery store for senior-only shopping hours." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The @quincyartcenter has been an essential part of the Quincy community since its founding in 1923. And now, with so many families staying home, the Art Center is sharing online lessons to offer a creative outlet during these trying times." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Kevin Brady, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Reps. Titus, Bilirakis Lead Colleagues in Urging House Leadership to Protect Travel and Tourism Jobs in Recovery Package Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to cosponsor @SenJackyRosen 's bipartisan #NeverAgain Education Act to fund Holocaust education in our schools. With anti-Semitism on the rise across the United States, we must take steps to ensure that future generations do not forget the horrors of the Holocaust." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "This #WomensHistoryMonth, it's an honor to recognize Illinois' own Carol Moseley Braun, the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Senate. Senator Braun was a trailblazer for our democracy & her leadership opened doors for women in public service across the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 9, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Introdcue Bipartisan Resolution To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of Restoration Of Independence Of Baltic States Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "In honor of the upcoming 30th anniversary of the restoration of their independence, I'm joining @ChuckGrassley to introduce a resolution celebrating and congratulating the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 55th anniversary of #BloodySunday, a day to honor the remarkable courage of the men and women who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL on March 7, 1965, for the fundamental right to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
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 Deutch, Meng, Zeldin to Introduce 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. 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
Date Title Politician
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 17, 2020 Tweet - "Fans within earshot of Mike McCaskey at a @ChicagoBears game could count on him to belt out every word of "Bear Down Chicago Bears" when his grandfather's team scored. The Halas bloodline was strong with Mike and I was happy to count him as a friend." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 14, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressmen Cleaver & Williams Lead Bipartisan Call To Support Live Entertainment Venues During Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 10, 2020 Tweet - "As a part of their Renewing Illinois Summit for incoming students, the @PSimonInstitute asked me to provide the five books I would assign if I were teaching an Illinois 101 class. Though it was hard stick with the 5-book limit, here are some my personal favorites:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 9, 2020 Tweet - "Ida B. Wells is an American hero whose writing exposed deep truths about this nation that we are still struggling to grapple with. This recognition of her work is long overdue." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2020 In Memory of Aaron Shepley Rep.Sean Casten
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Public art is a reflection of community. Today, @ChicagoLions are reminding us that we're in this together. Illinoisans, please continue to #StayHome and practice social distancing for the health & safety of your family & your community." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Amid the #COVID19 pandemic, we need the arts and humanities now more than ever. Thanks to the efforts of @ILHumanities , more than $1.4 million in CARES Act funding will be available to humanities & cultural nonprofit organizations in Illinois." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today, on Yom HaShoah, #WeRemember the millions of Jews whose lives were stolen by the hatred and bigotry that was unleashed in the Holocaust. May we never again allow ourselves to turn a blind eye to such atrocities & crimes against humanity." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Wrigley Field has long been a central part of Chicago - bringing people together to root on the home team with a rowdy "Go @Cubs Go!" Heartwarming to see this same team spirit come in to play to serve Chicagoans most in need." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see Illinois will be receiving $1.1M in CARES Act funding from @US_IMLS to support our state's many wonderful museums & libraries, as well as their staff and the communities they serve throughout this #COVID19 pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2020 Risch, Menendez, Durbin Mark 80th Anniversary of the Katyn Massacre with Senate Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rochester, Illinois is more than a great football town. The outpouring of donations for the Christian Church food pantry shows Midwestern spirit at its best." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "First, Bill Withers ("Lean on Me") and now John Prine ("Angel from Montgomery "). We've lost two of our best." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with Maywood native John Prine and his loved ones today. John was one of the greatest songwriters of his generation - he will be greatly missed." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "Galesburg resident Ellen McDowell leaned into her creative side to help her neighbors feel more connected while practicing social distancing. Using her photography skills, she began taking "porch portraits" to bring a smile to her neighbors' faces." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "Caring for your community can come in many different forms -- like how the Voluntary Action Center is running special bus services in early morning hours to get seniors to the grocery store for senior-only shopping hours." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "The @quincyartcenter has been an essential part of the Quincy community since its founding in 1923. And now, with so many families staying home, the Art Center is sharing online lessons to offer a creative outlet during these trying times." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Kevin Brady, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Reps. Titus, Bilirakis Lead Colleagues in Urging House Leadership to Protect Travel and Tourism Jobs in Recovery Package Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to cosponsor @SenJackyRosen 's bipartisan #NeverAgain Education Act to fund Holocaust education in our schools. With anti-Semitism on the rise across the United States, we must take steps to ensure that future generations do not forget the horrors of the Holocaust." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "This #WomensHistoryMonth, it's an honor to recognize Illinois' own Carol Moseley Braun, the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Senate. Senator Braun was a trailblazer for our democracy & her leadership opened doors for women in public service across the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 9, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Introdcue Bipartisan Resolution To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of Restoration Of Independence Of Baltic States Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "In honor of the upcoming 30th anniversary of the restoration of their independence, I'm joining @ChuckGrassley to introduce a resolution celebrating and congratulating the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 55th anniversary of #BloodySunday, a day to honor the remarkable courage of the men and women who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL on March 7, 1965, for the fundamental right to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
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 Deutch, Meng, Zeldin to Introduce 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. 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
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