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Tag: House Speaker

Madigan’s reign is over, Welch to become state’s first Black speaker

Madigan’s reign is over, Welch to become state’s first Black speaker

— January 13, 2021

  SPRINGFIELD – One of the most transformative six-day periods in the history of Illinois government came to an end Wednesday, Jan. 13 with the election of Rep. Emanuel “Chris”…

  • Black Caucus puts Welch forth as speaker candidate

    Black Caucus puts Welch forth as speaker candidate

    — January 12, 2021

    SPRINGFIELD – One day after state House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, announced a suspension — but not a withdrawal — of his campaign for another term as speaker, a state…

  • Three Democrats now challenging Madigan for House speaker

    Three Democrats now challenging Madigan for House speaker

    — January 7, 2021

    SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Ann Williams officially threw her hat into the ring Wednesday to become the next speaker of the Illinois House, making her the third Democrat to announce…

  • Pritzker: Madigan needs to answer questions or step aside

    Pritzker: Madigan needs to answer questions or step aside

    — November 19, 2020

    SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday, Nov. 19 put his own pressure on House Speaker Michael Madigan, saying the Democratic leader needs to answer questions from the press…

  • As investigative hearings begin this week, Madigan declines to testify

    As investigative hearings begin this week, Madigan declines to testify

    — September 28, 2020

    SPRINGFIELD – House Speaker Michael Madigan said Friday, Sept. 25 that he will not testify before the House Special Investigating Committee that is probing his role in a bribery scheme…

  • Madigan suspends speaker campaign: ‘This is not a withdrawal’

    Madigan suspends speaker campaign: ‘This is not a withdrawal’

    — January 11, 2021

    SPRINGFIELD – House Speaker Michael Madigan announced he would suspend his campaign for House Speaker of the 102nd General Assembly on Monday, Jan. 11 but his statement made clear…

  • Democrats vote to end legislative investigation of Madigan

    Democrats vote to end legislative investigation of Madigan

    — December 15, 2020

    SPRINGFIELD — After just three hearings in four months, Democrats on the special committee probing House Speaker Michael Madigan’s alleged misconduct and role in a bribery scheme…

  • Suburban Democrat to challenge Madigan for House Speaker

    Suburban Democrat to challenge Madigan for House Speaker

    — October 1, 2020

    SPRINGFIELD – The longest-serving state legislative speaker in U.S. history will have a challenger from his own party in January. The Thursday, Oct. 1 announcement that Rep. Stephanie…

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