Illinois will have its first new senator in a decade after voters select someone to succeed U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. Here’s a look at candidates in the race.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Illinois) said Monday that she will not be running for the U.S. Senate seat set to be vacated by Dick Durbin.Underwood explained her decision on CNN Monday afternoon."So when I reflected on the way I could best serve families in Illinois and around the country,

After weeks of speculation, Rep. Lauren Underwood announced Monday she won't seek Sen. Dick Durbin's Senate seat and instead will seek reelection to the House.