Speaker Welch’s approach to ethics cases involving his members
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said it would be “premature” to call for indicted Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, to resign,...
Will the report of ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s alleged misconduct be made public? That’s up to lawmakers
Whether the ethics report that led to former Rep. Harry Benton’s downfall is released will be up to the Legislative...
‘Underdog’ Tracy says he’s ‘answering a call of duty’ by running for Durbin’s seat
Don Tracy admits that he’s “the underdog in the race” to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. But the Republican nominee...
Rep. Harry Benton resigns, withdraws name from ballot amid ethics investigation
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that...
Speaker Welch to Rep. Harry Benton: Resign or be expelled
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Wednesday called for embattled Rep. Harry Benton to resign and promised to initiate...
Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for storm-ravaged counties, including Cook
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday issued a state disaster proclamation for eleven counties ravaged by severe weather this spring and...
Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition
Gov. JB Pritzker signed more than 60 bills into law since Friday.
Pritzker to sign junk fee, ‘ghost ticketing’ bans
Gov. JB Pritzker will sign four bills on Wednesday aimed at protecting Illinois consumers from hidden ‘junk’ fees, deceptive ticketing...
Independent Collin Corbett to remain on ballot after Bailey camp withdraws objection
Republican strategist-turned-independent candidate for governor Collin Corbett will remain on the November general election ballot after an objection to his...
Bears taking advice, but haven’t put forward specific stadium plan, Pritzker says
The Chicago Bears still have not articulated specific details necessary to warrant calling lawmakers back to Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker...
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