State Week

House Speaker Emanual "Chris" Welch spoke to several media outlets this week, saying he was sorry for his actions and issued an apology.

Several candidates are eyeing the position in the 2027 election.

Former Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) resigned this summer after sexual harassment allegations came to light. But the Illinois House Speaker, Emanuel "Chris" Welch, is facing criticism for how he handled the the situation.

The president again reiterated his allegations that elections are vulnerable to being stolen, but some see allegations as a bigger threat.

A pair of Illinois House Democrats were in the spotlight this week for different reasons.

On this episode, we discuss some of the new laws that took effect in Illinois.

On this episode, we talk about the controversy surrounding data center development and efforts to enact guardrails at the state level. Lawmakers left Springfield pledging to work on legislation that could address concerns over power usage, utility costs and more.

A new law puts rules on what had been an unregulated product.

The team didn't get what it wanted from Illinois lawmakers. But that doesn't necessarily mean the issue won't be reworked and reconsidered.

Illinois lawmakers passed a budget and a flurry of other legislation in the final session days. But the Chicago Bears request for help with a new stadium was left on the table.