Episode
Durbin bids farewell as session draws to a close
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- Capitol Cast: Illinois
- Published
- May 29, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1006
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Summary
Longtime U.S. Senator delivered a farewell speech to a joint session of the General Assembly, echoing Abraham Lincoln's warning about "a house divided." Meanwhile, Lawmakers continued working on a budget and a handful of other policy issues as the 2026 legislative session draws to a close. Peter Hancock and Jerry Nowicki analyze the week's developments.