Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should’ve known better than to have ever worked with then-Chicago Alderman Danny Solis. He brought all this on himself.

During the civil rights struggles of the 1960s, many of the largest – and bloodiest – demonstrations were in the South. A series of violent clashes in Illinois in 1966, however, surprised even Martin Luther King Jr. himself.

Every now and then you get a story that helps explain the Statehouse power dynamic. The saga of the “intoxicating hemp” regulation bill is one of those stories.

Winter in Illinois can bring fast, sharp drops in temperature. None, though, were ever like the “sudden change” of 1836.

The state of Illinois is comprised of 102 counties, and each carries a unique name.  A look at those names tells the tale not only of state, but American history.

From 1946 until recent changes in the college football landscape, the Rose Bowl has traditionally been a matchup of the champions of the Big Ten and Pac-12.  

We’re less than nine months from when candidates can begin circulating petitions for the 2026 election, so we’re rapidly approaching the time when major figures will need to decide whether to run or not.

Reading “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” has become a ritual for millions. Who actually wrote the poem, however, is the question. 

Trouble is, the governor committed to the House Speaker and Senate President not to spend that money until all three could agree what it would be spent on.