# Durbin bids farewell as session draws to a close

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Podcast: [Capitol Cast: Illinois](https://stenobird.com/podcast/capitol-cast-illinois-587185)
Published: 2026-05-29T21:31:49+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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