Dick Durbin: “For the President to give a blanket pardon to these individuals is something you cannot explain to the American people.”

Squeezing more 'utilization' out of air traffic controllers who have been understaffed, underpaid and overworked for years will weaken retention and undermine aviation safety.

Public transit should be for everyone, but some transit stations in Illinois are still in need of the upgrades that make commuter rail accessible for all riders.

This funding will help graduate more highly trained nurses to serve our entire region, making a difference in the lives of thousands of people.

The 129 responses we received made it clear that this legislation will mean shuttering of services, layoffs, and even hospital closures—meaning patients will needlessly suffer.