The 80-year-old Democrat told WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that age was a factor in his not seeking a sixth term in the U.S. Senate.

Dick Durbin, Illinois' longest-serving U.S. senator, announced on Wednesday he won't seek re-election in 2026. The 80-year-old Democrat's move to "pass the torch" opens up a potentially wide ...

Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, announced Wednesday that he won’t seek reelection in 2026, potentially making way for more fresh blood as the party pushes back against ...

Several seats for the U.S. House in the Chicago area are open as Democrats either retire or give up their seat to vie for ...

After months of speculation, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced he is not seeking reelection in 2026. Why it matters: The five-term senator's decision will kick off a statewide frenzy of ...