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House Speaker Chris Welch… As of last month, Michael Madigan has dedicated 50 years of service to the Illinois House of Representatives. I thank the former Speaker for his sincere and meaningful contributions to our state. Under him, we’ve had strong, sustained Democratic leadership in Springfield. We legalized same-sex marriage, abolished the death penalty and solidified abortion rights. Illinois also became the first state in the Midwest to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour. These laws gave underserved populations a new sense of hope. Now we must build on that with a new generation of leadership focused on racial and gender equity in all dimensions, improving government transparency, and leading with the kind of conviction, compassion and cooperation expected by our constituents. I truly appreciate his contributions and I join Illinoisans across the state in wishing him well. ....
Photo submitted by Illinois Republican Party The Illinois Republican Party Central Committee has named Springfield attorney Don Tracy as its new chairman, replacing Tim Schneider, who had held the post for more than six years. Tracy, a partner in the law firm Brown Hay and Stephens, also served as chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board during former Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration. “I ran for this position because I love Illinois it’s my home and I believe the ILGOP can be a tremendous catalyst for change in this state,” Tracy said in a statement after the election. “The upcoming election cycle can be monumental if we seize on the tremendous opportunities before us.” ....
Members of the Illinois Republican Party on Saturday picked a former gaming board chief to be the next head of the state party. Don Tracy, a Springfield attorney who was appointed to lead the Illinois Gaming Board by former Gov. Bruce Rauner, won the backing of members of the state GOP’s central committee. Tracy was not immediately available for comment. In a statement earlier this week, Tracy said the “state is in danger” of “becoming a depopulated, left wing, one party, over-taxed, and anti-police financial basket case.” I don’t have a press release from the ILGOP, but I do have one from the IDCCA… ....
The City of Markham s Electoral Board decided to permit Roger A. Agpawa s name to be placed on the ballot for City Mayor - even though he is a federally convicted felon, who was allegedly granted a Restoration of Rights by Governor Rauner - which, in our opinion, flies in the face of Illinois law. The Illinois Municipal Code, Section 3.1-10-5, prohibits convicted felons from holding office. According to the Objection filed against Agpawa s petitions, basing their objections on his felony conviction: Agpawa plead guilty to a federal felony of Mail Fraud in the United States District Court of Northern Illinois in 1999. ....