By 2050, Illinois would use only renewable energy under proposed bill
Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly are reviving a plan to make Illinois reliant only on renewable power sources by 2050 with policies and regulations to encourage a switch to generating energy from such sustainable sources as wind and solar.
Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly are reviving a plan to make Illinois reliant only on renewable power sources by 2050 with policies and regulations to encourage a switch to generating energy from such sustainable sources as wind and solar.
Illinois Republican Party chooses Don Tracy to be new chairman
Don Tracy says he promises to "lead with honesty, integrity, and the vigor we need to turn Illinois around." The Democrats response: "As the Republican Party struggles to take control of its party back from white supremacists and violent extremists, Illinois Republicans have chosen a leader whose ties to Donald Trump and Bruce Rauner promise a return to the failed policies of the past."
Don Tracy says he promises to "lead with honesty, integrity, and the vigor we need to turn Illinois around." The Democrats response: "As the Republican Party struggles to take control of its party back from white supremacists and violent extremists, Illinois Republicans have chosen a leader whose ties to Donald Trump and Bruce Rauner promise a return to the failed policies of the past."
La Salle County GOP censures Rep. Kinzinger over Trump impeachment vote
The La Salle County GOP voted Tuesday to formally reprimand Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., over his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump.
The La Salle County GOP voted Tuesday to formally reprimand Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., over his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump.
A virtual Legislature: Illinois state lawmakers plan spring work by video
Illinois lawmakers will begin their spring session working remotely because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois lawmakers will begin their spring session working remotely because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
GOP Rep Kinzinger starts PAC to resist party’s Trump embrace
Rep. Adam Kinzinger is launching a political action committee to push back against a House GOP leadership team and party that he says has become too closely aligned to the former president.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger is launching a political action committee to push back against a House GOP leadership team and party that he says has become too closely aligned to the former president.
Illinois Republican lawmakers urge Pritzker to veto police reform proposal
Republican lawmakers in Illinois are urging Gov. Pritzker to veto a reform proposal that would end the use of cash bond.
Republican lawmakers in Illinois are urging Gov. Pritzker to veto a reform proposal that would end the use of cash bond.
GOP signals unwillingness to part with Trump after Capitol riot
While former President Donald Trump may be held in low regard in Washington following the riot at the US Capitol, many Republicans are hesitant to anger his supporters, who remain the majority of the party’s voters.
While former President Donald Trump may be held in low regard in Washington following the riot at the US Capitol, many Republicans are hesitant to anger his supporters, who remain the majority of the party’s voters.
Ex-Chief Justice James Heiple dies after brain hemorrhage
James Heiple, a former chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, has died from complications following a brain hemorrhage, the court announced Wednesday.
James Heiple, a former chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, has died from complications following a brain hemorrhage, the court announced Wednesday.
Illinois lawmakers react to President Trump's second impeachment
"It was a sobering moment to vote in support of impeachment today; to walk over to the U.S. Capitol, our symbol of democracy, and recall the violent insurrection we witnessed here just one week ago. This is not a vote I took lightly, but a vote I took confidently. I'm at peace," said Rep. Kinzinger.
"It was a sobering moment to vote in support of impeachment today; to walk over to the U.S. Capitol, our symbol of democracy, and recall the violent insurrection we witnessed here just one week ago. This is not a vote I took lightly, but a vote I took confidently. I'm at peace," said Rep. Kinzinger.
Dangers of sexting for young people getting worse amid pandemic
What is surprising--and frustrating--is that a bill designed to educate Illinois children about the dangers of sexting remains bottled up in Springfield.
What is surprising--and frustrating--is that a bill designed to educate Illinois children about the dangers of sexting remains bottled up in Springfield.
Illinois state lawmakers pass controversial police reform bill
Springfield lawmakers on Wednesday passed a wide-ranging police reform bill that bans chokeholds, dramatically scales back use of force and eradicates cash bail.
Springfield lawmakers on Wednesday passed a wide-ranging police reform bill that bans chokeholds, dramatically scales back use of force and eradicates cash bail.
Welch becomes first Black Illinois House speaker, replacing Madigan
The Illinois House on Wednesday elected its first Black speaker to replace the longest-serving legislative leader in modern U.S. history, picking Democratic Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch for the job and pushing aside Michael Madigan after he was implicated in an ongoing bribery investigation.
The Illinois House on Wednesday elected its first Black speaker to replace the longest-serving legislative leader in modern U.S. history, picking Democratic Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch for the job and pushing aside Michael Madigan after he was implicated in an ongoing bribery investigation.
Madigan loyalist Rep. Welch a front-runner to replace longtime House speaker
West suburban State Representative Chris Welch is emerging as a front-runner in the contest to replace longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
West suburban State Representative Chris Welch is emerging as a front-runner in the contest to replace longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
House Speaker Mike Madigan 'suspends' campaign for retention
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said Monday he would suspend his campaign for a 19th term in the leadership post amid fading support from fellow Democrats, largely because of a federal bribery investigation that’s implicated him.
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said Monday he would suspend his campaign for a 19th term in the leadership post amid fading support from fellow Democrats, largely because of a federal bribery investigation that’s implicated him.
GOP State Rep. Darren Bailey collapses during Illinois General Assembly session Sunday
Republican State Rep. Darren Bailey collapsed on the floor of the Bank of Springfield Center on Sunday, but got up and on to a gurney on his own. A colleague says Bailey has been having "gastrointestinal issues."
Republican State Rep. Darren Bailey collapsed on the floor of the Bank of Springfield Center on Sunday, but got up and on to a gurney on his own. A colleague says Bailey has been having "gastrointestinal issues."
Madigan fight for gavel recalls 1975 Illinois speaker vote
The previously unimaginable showdown looming over leadership of the Illinois House of Representatives, occasioned by scandal around the once-invincible Speaker Michael Madigan, recalls a drawn-out debacle 45 years ago that burned through two weeks and 93 votes before lawmakers settled on a surprise compromise.
The previously unimaginable showdown looming over leadership of the Illinois House of Representatives, occasioned by scandal around the once-invincible Speaker Michael Madigan, recalls a drawn-out debacle 45 years ago that burned through two weeks and 93 votes before lawmakers settled on a surprise compromise.
Illinois Republican congresswoman apologizes for quoting Hitler
A freshman Republican congresswoman from downstate Illinois apologized Friday for knowingly quoting Adolf Hitler during a rally outside of the U.S. Capitol this week.
A freshman Republican congresswoman from downstate Illinois apologized Friday for knowingly quoting Adolf Hitler during a rally outside of the U.S. Capitol this week.
Police criticized for 'double standard' in US Capitol response
While dozens have been arrested in connection to Wednesday’s violent mob at the U.S. Capitol, there is outrage over the treatment of those involved.
While dozens have been arrested in connection to Wednesday’s violent mob at the U.S. Capitol, there is outrage over the treatment of those involved.
Growing number of Democrats call for the resignation of Illinois congresswoman who cited Hitler
A growing number of Democrats called Thursday for the resignation of U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois, a newly sworn-in Republican who quoted Adolf Hitler at a rally outside the U.S. Capitol this week.
A growing number of Democrats called Thursday for the resignation of U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois, a newly sworn-in Republican who quoted Adolf Hitler at a rally outside the U.S. Capitol this week.
Chicago demonstrators react to unrest in D.C.
In Chicago, crowds gathered outside of Trump Tower Wednesday calling for peace and acceptance of the election results.
In Chicago, crowds gathered outside of Trump Tower Wednesday calling for peace and acceptance of the election results.