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Illinois has joined other states in a legal challenge against the president's order.
Democrats and Republicans held their annual rallies at the fairgrounds in Springfield.
The Democratic and Republican nominees for governor appeared separately at the same event this week.
House Speaker Emanual "Chris" Welch spoke to several media outlets this week, saying he was sorry for his actions and issued an apology.
Several candidates are eyeing the position in the 2027 election.
Former Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) resigned this summer after sexual harassment allegations came to light. But the Illinois House Speaker, Emanuel "Chris" Welch, is facing criticism for how he handled the the situation.
The president again reiterated his allegations that elections are vulnerable to being stolen, but some see allegations as a bigger threat.
A pair of Illinois House Democrats were in the spotlight this week for different reasons.
On this episode, we discuss some of the new laws that took effect in Illinois.
On this episode, we talk about the controversy surrounding data center development and efforts to enact guardrails at the state level. Lawmakers left Springfield pledging to work on legislation that could address concerns over power usage, utility costs and more.
A new law puts rules on what had been an unregulated product.
The team didn't get what it wanted from Illinois lawmakers. But that doesn't necessarily mean the issue won't be reworked and reconsidered.
Illinois lawmakers passed a budget and a flurry of other legislation in the final session days. But the Chicago Bears request for help with a new stadium was left on the table.
The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to end its spring session Sunday. But there are a lot of issues left to consider.
With about a week left before adjournment, legislation is advancing at the Illinois statehouse.
The legislature is scheduled to adjourn the spring session at the end of May.
Lawmakers are scheduled to wrap up their session by May 31.
The Illinois Accountability Commission issued its final report into Operation Midway Blitz.
A major piece of legislation made it through the Illinois House this week. But more changes are expected as the state tries to prevent the NFL team from building a new stadium in Indiana.
The decision comes nearly three years after their convictions on charges that involved what prosecutors called a bribery scheme involving ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
