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Members of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 104th General Assembly take the oath of office

IL State News

1 year ago

Illinois General Assembly begins 104th session with inaugurations and calls for cooperation

The four caucus leaders remain the same for the 104th General Assembly.

Crime

1 year ago

Last day legislation

Karina’s Bill, energy omnibus, name change among those headed to guv’s desk

IL State News

1 year ago

No go on hemp bill

Guv complains about special interests, mean lawmakers

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after the first day of his corruption trial on Oct. 22, 2024. Madigan indicated he will testify in his own defense on Tuesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

Crime

1 year ago

Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial

Unexpected move could lengthen longtime House speaker’s case by weeks.

IL State News

1 year ago

GOP to guv: Quit focusing on illegals

House could take up name-change bill, which one lawmaker calls “a gift to criminals and illegal immigrants”

Business

1 year ago

IL Senate passes warehouse work rules bill

Opponent: Bill would make IL even less business-friendly

Crime

1 year ago

House could give guv “Karina’s Bill”

Domestic abuse prevention advocates champion bill named for Chicago woman allegedly killed by husband despite emergency order of protection

National

1 year ago

I drove all 2,448 miles of Route 66. What I wish I had known before starting

Most of the original route through Illinois has been preserved, and the state has poured resources into historic Route 66 signs, informational way stations and roadside attractions.

IL State News

1 year ago

IL House GOP: Why are we here?

McCombie rips Welch over staff turnover

IL State News

1 year ago

Lame duck session is here

Hemp bill expected to get attention

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