State Rep. Tom Demmer suggested that Illinois make Aug.4 (Obama's birthday) a commemorative day rather than a state holiday to avoid incurring an estimated $20 million annually in personnel costs and lost productivity.
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-Chief & Opinion ContributorIllinois House Speaker Chris Welch has spent years claiming his "life's work" demonstrates respect for women. The Harry Benton scandal – and...
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By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-Chief & Opinion ContributorIn January 2021, as Emanuel "Chris" Welch campaigned to become Speaker of the Illinois House, he faced questions about his past treatment...
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By Illinois ReviewThe release of the Legislative Inspector General's report on former Democrat State Rep. Harry Benton has exposed widening cracks within the Illinois House Democratic Caucus, leaving...
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By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-Chief & Opinion ContributorThe Illinois Legislative Inspector General's report on former State Rep. Harry Benton answers important questions about one legislator's conduct. But it leaves...
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By Illinois ReviewAs House Speaker Chris Welch faces mounting scrutiny over his leadership's handling of the Harry Benton sexual harassment scandal – and renewed attention to allegations from...
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