SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KFVS) – The Illinois General Assembly will be honoring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin at the State Capitol in Springfield on Wednesday, May 27.

Members of the Illinois House and Senate will meet in a rare joint session to salute Sen. Durbin’s nearly 44 years in Congress.

Governor JB Pritzker will also be attending.

During the joint session beginning at 12 p.m., Durbin will give a special address.

He is set to retire after his current term.

In April 2025, Durbin announced that he was not seeking re-election in 2026.

Durbin, a Democrat, was first elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996. He filled the seat left vacant after the retirement of U.S. Senator Paul Simon.

He also serves as the Senate Democratic Whip. He has been elected to that position every two years since 2005.

According to Durbin’s office, he’s the longest-serving senator in Illinois.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana State Fair is hiring hundreds of seasonal workers for its 2026 run.

The fair returns August 7 through August 23. It’s closed on Mondays.

Officials are looking to fill about 800 positions. They include parking attendants, gate staff, security personnel and operations team members.

The fair is also hiring tractor shuttle operators, information booth assistants and education exhibit guides.

The 18th Annual Indiana State Fair Job Fair happens Thursday, June 4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The event takes place inside the Agriculture/Horticulture Building at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center at 1202 E. 38th Street in Indianapolis.

Job seekers can complete applications and participate in on-site interviews. The fair says people who attend the job fair will receive priority consideration during hiring.

“Every great Fair experience starts with great people,” said Mark Anderson, Director of Human Resources at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. “Our seasonal team helps create the energy, hospitality and memories that guests look forward to each summer.”

Anderson said the fair offers opportunities for people seeking their first job or extra income. It’s also good for those wanting to stay engaged with the community.

Applicants should bring a resume if they have one. They should also bring a positive attitude. Previous fair experience is not required.

People who can’t attend the job fair can apply in person starting June 8. The Employment Office is inside the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion.

Walk-in applications are accepted Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

More information about employment opportunities and the 2026 Indiana State Fair is available at www.IndianaStateFair.com.

Over the last few weeks, there has been some speculation that former Iowa State Cyclone star Milan Momcilovic may return to college, and potentially find himself in a great situation that can not only build his draft stock, but get him paid as well.

Most people are expecting Momcilovic to head to the Kentucky Wildcats, a school that has been struggling to find talent over the offseason. In a desperate manner, head coach Mark Pope hopes that Momcilovic will undeclare from the draft and head to Kentucky. He also could head to the Arizona Wildcats, who have recently gained interest. But it’s not confirmed, and people do believe that Momcilovic could stay in Ames, IA next season.

Momcilovic has been a three-year player under T.J. Otzelberger at Iowa State. As a freshman, he averaged 10.9 points per game, bringing it up to 11.5 points as a sophomore. He was a solid three-point shooter as well, shooting at 35.9% and 39.6%, respectively.

But it was in his junior season that he broke out, proving himself to the entire nation. He averaged 16.9 points per game, shooting an unbelievable 48.7% from beyond the arc. It was a historical season from the big man, who showcased everything throughout the season. His shooting was there, he proved himself in the post, and found ways to create open shots all around the court.

But after the season, he announced that he would be declaring for the NBA Draft, as well as the transfer portal. If he returns to college, it’s going to be a three-horse race between Kentucky, Arizona, and his former squad, Iowa State.

Why Momcilovic Should Come Back

Momcilovic needs to return to the Cyclones. Over the last few years, he has showcased that he perfectly works in Otzelberger’s system, and is becoming a better defender over time. In addition, Iowa State is a better team than the Wildcats, and that was showcased in the second round of the March Madness, where the Cyclones dominated by 19 points.

In addition, while Arizona beat Iowa State twice, their frontcourt depth may cause Momcilovic to get limited minutes. If Momcilovic wants to compete for a national championship, continue to play in a place that has worked out great, be the star, and wants to overall increase his draft stock, he has to come back to Ames.

All three are great options, and Momcilovic, being such an impressive player, will certainly perform well wherever he decides to go. However, Iowa State is definitely the right option for him next season if he wants to get the absolute best out of his unique and incredible game.

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