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Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Illinois Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Tribunals
Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Illinois Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Tribunals. -
Competitive elections raise voter participation, uncontested elections hinder democracy
One of the cornerstones of a vibrant democracy is its citizens’ ability to influence government through voting. -
Illinois takes aim at private schools with new bill
An amendment to Illinois House Bill 2789 could result in a flurry of complaints against private and public schools for alleged violations of COVID-19 protocols, provides harsh penalties, including punishing teachers, and expands state authority over private schools. -
Illinois is under 'extreme' threat of drawing another Madigan election map
Illinois is listed as one of the states under ‘extreme’ danger of partisan gerrymandering of its state legislative and congressional redistricting maps. Gov. J.B. Pritzker can stop that threat. -
Pritzker breaks promise to end Illinois gerrymandering
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker promised on the campaign trail and repeatedly after that, including earlier this year, to end partisan gerrymandering of political maps. Now he says, ‘Nevermind.’ He trusts lawmakers. -
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Applauds First Chamber Passage of Legislation to Protect Student Borrowers From Debt Relief Scams
Attorney General Kwame Raoul applauded the Illinois House of Representatives and the Illinois Senate for bipartisan passage of his legislation that protects student loan borrowers from student loan debt relief companies (SLDRs) that often prey on borrowers by charging high fees for services they cannot provide, such as loan forgiveness and cancellation. -
IL lawmakers OK revised law allowing prejudgment interest in personal injury cases; Biz groups still fear huge costs
The measure establishes 6% prejudgment interest in personal injury lawsuits, and was still opposed by Illinois doctors, manufacturers and others who fear it will hammer businesses with inflated costs from lawsuits. -
Reaction to Madigan's resignation from Illinois House
Reaction to the resignation of Mike Madigan after 50 years in the Illinois House of Representatives, and 36 years as Speaker until last month, included praise and slings. -
Welch 'steps back' from partner role at Ancel Glink, becomes 'Of Counsel;' What does change mean?
New Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has taken on the role of 'Of Counsel' at the Ancel Glink law firm, but the continuing relationship with the firm that represents local governments across Illinois could raise questions. -
Former Justice Heiple dies; Championed rights of biological parents, survived impeachment attempt
Justice James D. Heiple, the author of the controversial 1999 “Baby Richard” adoption case ruling, passed away on January 18 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria from complications following a brain hemorrhage. He was 87. -
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Congratulates Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement to congratulate Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch on his election as the 70th speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. -
Reform advocates hope change in IL Speaker's office brings more than just new tone
Those who represent businesses and employers in Illinois say they hope the switch from former Speaker Madigan to Speaker Chris Welch will help create opportunities for cooperation and reform, despite Welch's lockstep support for Madigan through his legislative career. -
Madigan suspends campaign for House Speaker
The most powerful speaker in American history may finally be stepping aside amid a wide-ranging federal corruption probe. -
Air monitoring for five Illinois cities to be considered by lawmakers at JCAR hearing
Illinois lawmakers will consider a requirement that ambient air in or around five cities be monitored for ethylene oxide levels during a meeting of the the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) Tuesday morning. -
Man who recorded Madigan, led Burke charges, pleads guilty
A Chinatown developer made the recording in 2014, which is still a piece to a lengthy federal investigation. -
Madigan spent millions to elect, retain Illinois Supreme Court Justice Kilbride
Committees controlled by the speaker of the Illinois House funded more than half of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride’s campaign contributions in 2010. Kilbride is up for retention again this year. -
Republican candidates call on Metro-East reps to break silence on Madigan, as growing number of Democrats call for resignation
Metro-East House Republican candidates are calling out Democrat incumbents for their "silence" on troubles facing Illinois House Speaker and chairman of the state Democratic party Michael J. Madigan. -
Durkin calls for Madigan to step down
Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin is calling for House Speaker Michael Madigan to resign immediately and is filing a resolution for a new vote for Speaker of the House. -
ComEd hit with class action lawsuits over its role in alleged Madigan bribery, patronage hiring scheme
Northern Illinois' largest electrical utility was hit with two class action lawsuits, demanding it repay its customers perhaps hundreds of millions of dollars for allegedly using a bribery scheme to curry favor with Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to pass laws that allowed it to rack up hundreds of millions of dollars, or more, in profit, since at least 2011. -
House Republican candidates call for Madigan to resign amid bribery implications
House Republican candidates Amy Elik, Lisa Ciampoli, and David Friess call on Democratic incumbents Monica Bristow, Katie Stuart, and Nathan Reitz to reject Michael Madigan as Speaker, and return and refuse all campaign contributions from corrupt Democratic leaders’ tainted coffers.