Politics IL Lawmakers React to Debt Deal WTTW News | October 17, 2013, 12:38 pm Now that the government has reopened and a debt default has been averted, we get reaction from Sen. Dick Durbin and other Illinois lawmakers about what happens next. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Links Chicago Tonight: Debt Ceiling Raised, Government Back To Work Contact your legislators Tags Paris Schutz Dick Durbin Deal Government Shutdown Lawmakers Related Stories The Week in Review: Year in Review 2017 The Week in Review: Rauner Cleans House After Budget Veto Override The Week in Review: Illinois’ Budget Crisis Deepens The Week in Review: Lawmakers Fail to Pass Budget The Week in Review: Pritzker Enters Race for Governor Viewer Feedback: August 10 Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.