"There's a number of things that we have done that I think really changed the environment and have helped us get to the point ...

In a statement, Gov. J.B. Pritzker called the verdict an “important message to anyone in government” that “if you choose ...

“They should be here to speak out against fascism. We cannot be silent.” Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch speaks on the House floor Wednesday as the chamber debated resolutions condemning ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivers his annual budget address in front of House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, left, and ...

Dozens of states have a general sales tax. In Illinois, the tax covers consumer goods, but not services. That's a mistake, ...

The guilty verdicts against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan have Republicans saying it’s beyond time for action ...

State Sen. Napoleon Harris III speaks during a 2019 news conference with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (left) and Gov. JB Pritzker standing in the background. Ashlee Rezin / Sun ...

Separately, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, and state Reps. Chris ...

For the first time in more than a decade, a Republican will chair an Illinois House committee. Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, received the call from Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch ...