Sen. Dick Durbin, second from left, speaks during a presentation in front of the Democratic National Committee Thursday alongside from left to right, Ron Holmes, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Abby Witt and Jake Lewis. [DNC/YouTube

The Democratic Party of Illinois made a formal pitch to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Thursday to hold one of 2024’s first Democratic presidential primaries by highlighting the state’s diversity and significant position in the Midwest.