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March 1, 2021
Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I introduced legislation to create a National Heritage Area in the greater Bronzeville community of Chicago. If passed, our bill would create the first National Heritage Area dedicated to the story of the Great Migration."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021
Black History Month
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021
Tweet - "Today is the 212th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. As we honor the life and legacy of this great Illinoisan, it is hard to forget the events that took place in the Capitol on January 6. One terrible image, in particular, comes to mind."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2021
CAPAC Members Mourn the Loss of Vicha Ratanapakdee and Condemn Continuing Spike in Violence Against Asian Americans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 8, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Re-Introduce Bill to Establish 1908 Springfield Race Riot Site as A National Monument
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Resolution To Establish January 6th As A National Day Of Remembrance
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Authors Congressional Record Statement Recognizing The Historic Significance Of Chicago Bear's Coach Sean Desai Becoming The First Indian-American And South Asian Coordinator In NFL History
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 1, 2021
Schneider to Collect "valentines for Veterans"
Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 1, 2021
Congressman García's Statement on Black History Month
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor on this #HolocaustRemembranceDay to discuss the liberation of Auschwitz and the legacy of the Holocaust. Watch live here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Officer Goodman displayed immense courage in the face of that angry mob and likely saved lives with his bravery. I cannot imagine there is anyone more deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails Bears Selection Of Sean Desai As Defensive Coordinator As The First NFL Coordinator Of South Asian And Indian Descent
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Rep. LaHood Calls on Governor Pritzker to Lift Youth and High School Athletics Restrictions
Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 18, 2021
Schakowsky Statement Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 18, 2021
Tweet - "On #MLKDay, we celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Though the work he started is far from over, we can honor his legacy today by committing to help others and work together to build a better America."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2021
Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of The United States - Duckworth, Durbin Call on President-Elect Biden to Establish 1908 Springfield Race Riot National Monument
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 4, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces 8th District Photography Contest
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 17, 2020
Schneider Announces $600,000 Federal Grant for The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Great news from the Rules Committee today: the Senate is one step closer to passing the National Museum of the American Latino Act, which would authorize the Smithsonian Institution to create a museum honoring American Latinos."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Wishing Illinoisans and Americans across the country a Happy Thanksgiving! I know this year's celebrations look different, but together we will make it through this crisis and come out on the other side stronger because of it."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020
LaHood Leads Effort to Revive Hospitality and Tourism Industries
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Nov. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Latinos have played a major role in shaping our nation from the beginning and it's time we hear their stories. I'm a proud cosponsor of @SenatorMenedez 's bill to establish a @latinomuseum . #LatinoMuseumNOW"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020
Tweet - ". @CarolMarin has made countless contributions to journalism and the people of Chicago throughout her award-winning career. Though she will be deeply missed, I wish Carol the best in this well-deserved retirement."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Kim Ng and the @Marlins made history this week, and it was about time. I look forward to rooting for Kim during her groundbreaking first season--as long as her Marlins are not playing my @Cubs !"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020
Tweet - "There is no reason for American military bases to be named after Confederate generals. I fully support @SenWarren 's provision to rename these bases and urge Senate Republicans to follow through on this bipartisan & bicameral effort."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
March 1, 2021
Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I introduced legislation to create a National Heritage Area in the greater Bronzeville community of Chicago. If passed, our bill would create the first National Heritage Area dedicated to the story of the Great Migration."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021
Black History Month
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021
Tweet - "Today is the 212th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. As we honor the life and legacy of this great Illinoisan, it is hard to forget the events that took place in the Capitol on January 6. One terrible image, in particular, comes to mind."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2021
CAPAC Members Mourn the Loss of Vicha Ratanapakdee and Condemn Continuing Spike in Violence Against Asian Americans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 8, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Re-Introduce Bill to Establish 1908 Springfield Race Riot Site as A National Monument
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Resolution To Establish January 6th As A National Day Of Remembrance
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Authors Congressional Record Statement Recognizing The Historic Significance Of Chicago Bear's Coach Sean Desai Becoming The First Indian-American And South Asian Coordinator In NFL History
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 1, 2021
Schneider to Collect "valentines for Veterans"
Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 1, 2021
Congressman García's Statement on Black History Month
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor on this #HolocaustRemembranceDay to discuss the liberation of Auschwitz and the legacy of the Holocaust. Watch live here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Officer Goodman displayed immense courage in the face of that angry mob and likely saved lives with his bravery. I cannot imagine there is anyone more deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails Bears Selection Of Sean Desai As Defensive Coordinator As The First NFL Coordinator Of South Asian And Indian Descent
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Rep. LaHood Calls on Governor Pritzker to Lift Youth and High School Athletics Restrictions
Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 18, 2021
Schakowsky Statement Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 18, 2021
Tweet - "On #MLKDay, we celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Though the work he started is far from over, we can honor his legacy today by committing to help others and work together to build a better America."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2021
Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of The United States - Duckworth, Durbin Call on President-Elect Biden to Establish 1908 Springfield Race Riot National Monument
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 4, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces 8th District Photography Contest
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 17, 2020
Schneider Announces $600,000 Federal Grant for The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Great news from the Rules Committee today: the Senate is one step closer to passing the National Museum of the American Latino Act, which would authorize the Smithsonian Institution to create a museum honoring American Latinos."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Wishing Illinoisans and Americans across the country a Happy Thanksgiving! I know this year's celebrations look different, but together we will make it through this crisis and come out on the other side stronger because of it."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020
LaHood Leads Effort to Revive Hospitality and Tourism Industries
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Nov. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Latinos have played a major role in shaping our nation from the beginning and it's time we hear their stories. I'm a proud cosponsor of @SenatorMenedez 's bill to establish a @latinomuseum . #LatinoMuseumNOW"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020
Tweet - ". @CarolMarin has made countless contributions to journalism and the people of Chicago throughout her award-winning career. Though she will be deeply missed, I wish Carol the best in this well-deserved retirement."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Kim Ng and the @Marlins made history this week, and it was about time. I look forward to rooting for Kim during her groundbreaking first season--as long as her Marlins are not playing my @Cubs !"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020
Tweet - "There is no reason for American military bases to be named after Confederate generals. I fully support @SenWarren 's provision to rename these bases and urge Senate Republicans to follow through on this bipartisan & bicameral effort."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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