Dick Durbin: “Thank God that this is a nation of immigrants so you and I have a chance to sit here in the United States Senate and…”

Courtrooms handling upwards of 150 respondents in a judge’s morning docket raise serious concerns about whether individuals are receiving a meaningful opportunity to be heard.

I want to recognize the incredible partnership that made this possible: Stone Community Development Corporation, Lurie Children’s, Thresholds, and Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives.

Today’s news is devastating for the 2,500 skilled union workers impacted by the closure of the Tyson plant in Joslin, especially at a time when American families are struggling with the rising cost of living.

Together, you’ve created a space where residents can access pediatric care, behavioral health services, housing and employment support, and much more.