Illinois House begins investigation into indicted Rep. Carol Ammons
The committee will not meet again until receiving feedback from the federal prosecutor’s office.
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Welch seeking revenue for education, Chicago schools
Welch says he hopes to build support for an education funding plan by the fall.
‘I’m embarrassed by it’: Speaker Welch apologizes for interactions with former staffer
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch explains how his office handled sexual harassment allegations and changes he’s pursuing.
Welch ‘committed’ to more funding for Chicago Public Schools — and the school board is banking on it
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch says he's "committed" to supporting a supplemental budget bill for Chicago Public Schools.
Rep. Fred Crespo: Speaker Welch should resign over handling of Benton situation
State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is urging his colleagues to call on House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, to ...
Legislative Ethics Commission votes unanimously to release Benton report
The LEC said it anticipates this process being completed by July 31.
Pritzker: Speaker Welch needs to be ‘utterly and completely transparent’ in Benton probe
Gov. JB Pritzker said on Wednesday that House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has "a responsibility to be utterly and completely ...
Bailey seeks to classify any organization receiving $10K in state grants as a ‘public body’
The Move would subject those organizations to open meetings, FOIA laws.
Illinois AFL-CIO issues endorsements after all
The Illinois AFL-CIO, one of the state’s largest labor organizations, released its list of endorsed candidates for the November general ...
Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed to ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s seat
Jessica Dixon Heitman was appointed to complete the term of former Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, and replace him on the ...
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