Illinois State Politics
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Suburban lawmakers support rule changes in wake of Madigan's ouster as House SpeakerJan 25, 2021 4:30 am - Suburban lawmakers are approaching the Illinois legislature's new session with a list of rule changes that would dilute some of the power former House Speaker Michael Ma...
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New House speaker's team lacks suburban leaders, Willis saysJan 21, 2021 12:00 am - New Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch's leadership team, which he announced Thursday, does not have enough suburban representation and includes too many Michael Madigan...
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Glenview COVID-19 test site to add Sunday hoursJan 16, 2021 12:00 am - Due to higher-than-expected demand, the testing site at Flick Park Field House in Glenview will add Sunday hours, according to state Sen. Laura Fine, a Glenview Democrat...
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Chris Bos sworn in to represent 51st House DistrictJan 13, 2021 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - On Wednesday, Jan. 13, Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) took the oath of office to become State Representative for the 51st District in the Illinois House of Repr...
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Welch locks up votes to oust Madigan as speaker of Illinois HouseJan 13, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch made history Wednesday by becoming the first Black person elected speaker of the Illinois House, succeeding Rep. Michael Madigan...
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Welch emerges as House speaker front-runner; Kifowit withdraws
Jan 12, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch gathered crucial support in his bid to be the next speaker of the Illinois House on Tuesday, picking up backing from the L...
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Editorial: Reform requires more than ousting MadiganJan 10, 2021 10:00 pm - First in an Opinion series Later this week, the Illinois House will come together and begin what could be a lengthy effort to elect a speaker from among its members. Pol...
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Willis also challenging Madigan for House speakerJan 06, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - State Reps. Kathleen Willis and Ann Williams have launched bids to replace Michael Madigan as Illinois House speaker. They, along with state Rep. Stephanie...
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After losing election, Skillicorn calls it quits earlyJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - Just days before his Democratic replacement is to be sworn in, Republican state Rep. Allen Skillicorn of East Dundee resigned his position, saying he was tired of corrup...
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State rep to propose time limits on flags at half-staff, after Vernon Hills requestJan 02, 2021 12:00 am - State Rep. Dan Didech says he'll introduce legislation to create guidelines regarding the display of the American flag. The proposal follows a letter sent to Gov. J.B. P...