by blowback | Feb 17, 2025 | Third Reading Report
Following 11 weeks of testimony, former House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted on February 12 on 10 counts of bribery and wire fraud in his federal corruption trial. Madigan faced a 23-count federal indictment in Chicago. Prosecutors accused him of colluding with...
by blowback | Feb 10, 2025 | Third Reading Report
February 7 marks the official bill filing deadline for both the Illinois House and Senate. As of now, the Senate has filed over 2,000 bills, while the House has surpassed 3,300, signaling a busy and ambitious legislative session ahead. One of the more notable...
by blowback | Jan 31, 2025 | Third Reading Report
This week, Illinois lawmakers continued to file bills ahead of the February 7th deadline for bill introductions. With more than 2,300 bills filed in the House and nearly 1,400 in the Senate, legislative leaders are set to begin assigning these bills to substantive...
by blowback | Jan 27, 2025 | Third Reading Report
The inauguration of the new Illinois General Assembly on January 8 marked the official start of the 104th General Assembly, setting the stage for a busy year ahead. As lawmakers prepare to dive into the legislative session, discussions are intensifying around key...
by blowback | Jan 20, 2025 | Third Reading Report
104th General Assembly Leadership and Committee Assignments House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced the appointment of committee chairs for the Illinois House. The list includes a range of seasoned experts from both parties to chair key committees,...
by blowback | Jan 13, 2025 | Third Reading Report
104th General Assembly Inauguration and Preview The 104th General Assembly inauguration occurred on January 8. The Senate welcomed 3 new members (1 Democrats and 2 Republicans), while the House saw 7 new members (5 Democrats and 2 Republicans) inaugurated. The...
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