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Ashlee Rezin/Sun-TimesMichael Madigan, the country’s longest-serving state House leader, served as speaker of the Illinois House from 1983 until 2021, with the exception of two years. Along the way, he developed a reputation as an all-powerful political wizard who wielded vast influence over laws affecting nearly every aspect of life in the state. -
Brian Mackey/NPR IllinoisGov. JB Pritzker appeared before a congressional committee this week. Things got testy between the Democratic governor and Republican House members over sanctuary policies.
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The two congressmen who represent parts of Greater Peoria were split Thursday on the proposal to cancel funding for foreign aid and public media. -
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The city still has problems with violence. But it is on track to have its lowest number of murders in a decade. Many are crediting street outreach. -
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Madigan was the longest-serving state House leader in U.S. history, spending 36 years as speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. Prosecutors want a judge to give him 12 ½ years in prison. -
As Republican lawmakers grilled Democratic governors, Pritzker defended Illinois’ sanctuary policies and criticized President Donald Trump’s policies. -
GOP lawmakers repeatedly suggested that Pritzker’s policies made it possible for immigrants to enter the U.S. to carry out crimes like murder. -
Equine-assisted services are used to treat a variety of disabilities and disorders, including autism, PTSD and cerebral palsy -
The Bloomington priest never thought he'd wind up back in his hometown. Hennessy retired in 2013 after a decade as pastor at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. -
7th Circuit prepares to hear another appeal
