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Rep. Darren Bailey Calls for Speaker Madigan’s Resignation

Louisville, IL. – The state’s largest utility, Com-Ed, directly implicates Speaker Madigan and his political allies as recipients of jobs, contracts, and payments in a court filing released this morning, according to State Rep. Darren Bailey, who wants Madigan to resign.“Speaker Madigan should step... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan Regarding Removal of Douglas Portrait and Statue

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants to remove a statue and portrait of a prominent Democrat in Illinois’ history who owned slaves. Madigan said he wants to pass a resolution to replace the portrait of 19th Century Illinois politician Stephen Douglas with a... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan

Thursday, May 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement Wednesday:“First and foremost, we need to ensure the health and safety of members, staff and the general public is considered at all times when thinking about a return to Springfield. While the governor’s actions... Read More.

Barbre Still Guest Speaker; Topic Changed

Tuesday, January 15 by Jc Tinsley

Barbre Still Guest Speaker There’s been a slight change to this Friday’s annual White County Farm Bureau meeting.Doug Anderson, local Farm Bureau manager explained the change; “Thank you for helping us promote our White County Farm Bureau annual meeting on Friday. Due to the government shutdown,... Read More.

Darren Bailey signs pledge opposing Speaker Mike Madigan and supporting term limits

Wednesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Darren Bailey, candidate for State Representative in the 109th District, today signed a pledge committing to vote against Mike Madigan for Speaker of the Illinois House and to support term limits legislation. Bailey joined State Representative candidate Blaine Wilhour and Governor Bruce Rauner in... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan on budget

Thursday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Thursday, following a meeting between legislative leaders and the governor:“Today I advised the governor and the other leaders that we are already at work on the Fiscal Year 2019 budget with our colleagues across the... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday:“After six months of negotiation with the Rauner Administration, House Democrats are preparing to advance a framework for an update of the Illinois hospital assessment program, which must receive federal approval before June 30, 2018.... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan after State of the State address

Thursday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Wednesday:“As he has done throughout his administration, Governor Rauner chooses to blame others for the challenges facing our state on his watch instead of being the leader he was elected to be. If the governor... Read More.

Illinois Bicentennial Office and Illinois Humanities Announce Historical Road Scholars Speaker Bureau

Monday, January 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Governor’s Office of the Illinois Bicentennial and Illinois Humanities today announced a yearlong partnership: The Bicentennial Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. The announcement was made at the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities in Edwardsville.This year’s edition of Illinois Humanities’ popular Road Scholars program... Read More.

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Statement from Speaker Madigan on education funding reform bill passage

Tuesday, August 29 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday:“Today we saw compromise. Instead of pitting children and communities against each other, Democrats and Republicans came to an agreement on much of what’s in this bill. And even where we don’t fully agree, we’re... Read More.