Top Illinois Democratic and GOP leaders discuss state budget on 21st Show
Illinois leaders from both sides of the aisle joined the 21st Show this week. They shared their views on taxes, federal policies, education funding, and tech.
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Illinois House speaker says lawmakers are more aware of their surroundings
Since the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said his caucus has been briefed regularly by the Illinois State Police and other groups about potential threats.
Illinois House speaker assembles lawmakers to recommend help for migrant crisis
About 38,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago. They come on buses largely at the behest of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who said he is lifting the burden from small border towns in his state.
During stop in Normal, Speaker Chris Welch talks about changes to the SAFE-T Act and competing in the 91st House District
NORMAL — Bloomington-Normal’s new Illinois House district – the 91st – has become one of the most competitive and costliest in modern history. Democrat Sharon Chung and Republican Scott Preston and the people backing them have already spent more than a million dollars to win Nov. 8 – in a McLean County that some see