Illinois’ Catholic bishops urge rejecting marijuana legalization
Illinois’ Catholic bishops urge rejecting marijuana legalization
Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois will face stiff opposition this year from leaders of the state’s largest religious denomination. The six Catholic bishops in Illinois issued a joint statement Monday urging lawmakers to reject any attempt to legalize marijuana.
Windhorst vows to work for southern Illinois, conservative principles in Springfield
When newly-elected state Rep. Patrick Windhorst sat down for an interview on Tuesday, Jan. 29, he and other House Republicans had already lost their first legislative skirmish. It was an attempt to change the rules of the House in a way that would rein in the power of majority party leaders to control the flow of legislation, and give minority voices more say in deciding what comes up for a...