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At the Virtual Table with Laura Washington & Lynn Sweet

Riots. Impeachment. Inauguration. Democratic Senate takeover. Power change in Springfield.

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In a big news week, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin joins Laura Washington and Lynn Sweet on At the Virtual Table at 6:30 p.m. CT this Thursday, Jan. 14.

The discussion will also feature: 

  • Mark Brown, Sun-Times political columnist
  • Rachel Hinton, Sun-Times political reporter
  • Kimberly Lightford, Illinois Senate Majority Leader
  • David McSweeney, former Republican Illinois State Representative

Be part of our discussion on the future of Joe Biden, Mike Madigan and the Democrats winning control of the Senate. RSVP to watch our panel debrief what these pivotal political moments mean for Illinois and the nation.

Join us online:
Thursday, January 14
6:30 p.m.

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