At Chicago’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast, commitment to protecting rights is affirmed
The breakfast, held annually on MLK day, honors the memory and legacy of Dr. King as well as the work of Reverend Jackson.
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Budget constraints, caucus tensions face House Speaker Welch in his third term
When state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch was sworn in for another term as speaker of the House this month, he called on his ...
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Illinois Lawmakers Say They’re Ready to Stand Up for Undocumented Residents
State and federal legislators are preparing for the Trump administration’s plans to make Chicago “ground zero” for mass deportations.
Campaign cash in hemp regulation showdown is a bad sign about pay to play in Illinois
The Land of Lincoln still isn't at the point where people can feel fully confident that lawmakers aren't making decisions ...
Opinion
Editorial: Indiana stunt has no legs, but we can’t forget downstate secession votes
Seven Illinois counties voted in November 2024 to explore seceding from the state of Illinois. Now, Indiana lawmakers want to capitalize on their dissatisfaction. Indiana’s House speaker, Republican ...