Raja Krishnamoorthi, a 5-term congressman, kicked off his U.S. Senate bid in Peoria, Illinois, where he received a world-class education and was shaped by the community, and is running to replace Richard "Dick" Durbin in the Senate.

Illinois U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi sat down exclusively with ABC7 Chicago as he launches his campaign for Dick Durbin's open Senate seat.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly in the Democratic primary for the Senate seat held by Dick Durbin, who is not seeking reelection.