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Freda Wooten passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the The Independent on 2023-12-05.

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Republicans test new will Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch to see if he carries the mystique of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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Only one bid was submitted; inflation contributes to higher cost, architect says

Both Eleanor Wilson, whose appointment was voted down by the state Senate, and Oreal James, who resigned, drew sharp criticism for their votes last year to grant parole to Joseph Hurst and Johnny Veal, two men accused of killing police officers.

Delivering a sharp rebuke to Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the state Senate on Monday rejected one of his nominees to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, a longtime consultant who is also a godmother to former President Barack Obama’s daughters.

(The Center Square) – Eight of nine session days for the Illinois Legislature so far this year have been canceled as lawmakers don't plan to return to the capitol next week. Some speculate they won't return until March. ...