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Welch, Poised for Another Term as Speaker, Reflects on Growing House Majority

Monday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

Courtesy of PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, who recently announced he has the support for another term as House speaker, says he looks forward to governing with an even larger supermajority than he had during his first two... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Club Hears From Guest Speaker Don Drone; Also Discusses About Upcoming Trivia

Monday, October 3 by WROY-WRUL News

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary club , Rotarian Don Drone gave a brief account of his recent trip to Lake Tahoe, California. He and his family made the trip to attend a wedding on the shore of the beautiful lake. Don commented... Read More.

Tom Sutton Is Guest Speaker At Carmi Rotary Club Meeting

Friday, April 8 by WROY-WRUL News

At Thursday’s meeting of the Carmi Rotary Club, the Rotarians were given a fascinating look in to the past by Judge Tom Sutton. However, as Judge Sutton pointed out at the beginning of his presentation, the real speaker was his father, Hubert Sutton. Judge Sutton... Read More.

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Rep. Niemerg Opposed ‘Rules’ Pushed by Speaker Welch: No Real Change from the “Madigan House Rules” of 4 Decades

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) today opposed the Illinois House of Representatives Rules (“House Rules”) proposed by new Speaker Chris Welch, that will govern the 102nd General Assembly (G.A.) Session for 2021-22. These rules are available online at ilga.gov under House Resolution 72. “These rules... Read More.

Illinois AFL-CIO Statement: Congratulations to new House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois AFL-CIO today issued the following statement in response to the Illinois House selecting Emanuel "Chris" Welch as the new Speaker: "The Illinois AFL-CIO, representing nearly 1 million working families across the state, today offers a hearty congratulations to new Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris"... Read More.

Madigan At Least Six Votes Shy Of Another Term As Speaker

Monday, January 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mike Madigan is now at least six votes shy of what he would need for another term as Illinois House speaker, but the latest Democratic House member to vow her opposition leads the party’s caucus. State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, said on Dec. 1 that... Read More.

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State Rep. Ann Williams Joins Race for Illinois Speaker

Thursday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Rep. Ann Williams officially joined the growing list of politicians looking to become the next speaker of the Illinois House, making her the third Democrat to announce they were challenging embattled Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday. Madigan has served as speaker for all... Read More.

Recurrent WVC guest speaker named Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— On Tuesday, Dec. 8, local crop adviser, and recurrent guest speaker for WVC’s ag program, Michael Wilson of Allendale, Ill. was named this year’s recipient of the Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year award by the National Association of Conservation... Read More.

Speaker Madigan’s Cancellation of Session Just Another Delay: He Must Face Investigation of His Role in ComEd Bribery Scheme

Friday, November 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is opposed to the decision this week to cancel the Illinois House Fall session by Speaker Madigan. This decision appears to be more about a political strategy than a health concern. “I am always ready to show up to work... Read More.

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Southern Illinois GOP Legislators Call for Madigan to Resign Immediately following US Attorney’s Revelations about ComEd, Exelon, and Speaker Mike Madigan

Saturday, July 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois' GOP delegation to the Illinois House of Representatives released the following statements today after the Northern District of Illinois United State's Attorney's office revealed details of a 'deferred prosecution agreement' involving fraud and public corruption at energy giant Exelon... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: speaker

Welch, Poised for Another Term as Speaker, Reflects on Growing House Majority

Carmi Rotary Club Hears From Guest Speaker Don Drone; Also Discusses About Upcoming Trivia

Tom Sutton Is Guest Speaker At Carmi Rotary Club Meeting

Rep. Niemerg Opposed ‘Rules’ Pushed by Speaker Welch: No Real Change from the “Madigan House Rules” of 4 Decades

Illinois AFL-CIO Statement: Congratulations to new House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch

Madigan At Least Six Votes Shy Of Another Term As Speaker

State Rep. Ann Williams Joins Race for Illinois Speaker

Recurrent WVC guest speaker named Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year

Speaker Madigan’s Cancellation of Session Just Another Delay: He Must Face Investigation of His Role in ComEd Bribery Scheme

Southern Illinois GOP Legislators Call for Madigan to Resign Immediately following US Attorney’s Revelations about ComEd, Exelon, and Speaker Mike Madigan

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