SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois House on Wednesday elected its first Black speaker to replace the longest-serving legislative leader in modern U.S. history, picking Democratic Rep. Emanuel "Chris" . . .
Longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan acknowledged Wednesday that it is “time for new leadership” in the chamber, issuing a statement of gratitude.
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There ought to be a statute of him in the Capitol. Longest-serving legislative leader in the country’s history.
Dan, I think that depends entirely on what the feds do or do not find.
“I am confident Illinois remains in good hands.”
Glad you are confident Mike. I am, most assuredly, not confident about that.
Always good to see an orderly, peaceful transition of power.
A statute? Really? I thought we were busy taking those down? And a simple question for fiscally challenged Democrats. What in the world will you use to pay for it? Mr. Madigan will need his funds to pay for legal assistance. It is statements like this that show beyond a shadow of a doubt why this state is broke.
UPDATED 9:05 p.m. | One of the most transformative six-day periods in the history of Illinois government came to an end Wednesday with the election of Rep.