Posts Tagged as ‘Michael Madigan’

September 6, 2008

Around the state on September 5th

The Illinois House of Representatives will be back in session a little sooner than planned. According to the SJ-R, the House will be back in session starting Thursday at the request of Speaker Michael Madigan to start talking about a statewide construction plan. 
Former U.S. House Minority Leader Bob Michel didn’t sugarcoat his message to Illinois Republicans [...]

September 3, 2008

Around the state on September 2nd

Sen. James Meeks led a boycott of Chicago Public School’s first day of classes. While some were behind Meeks, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley didn’t exactly lend his support. The Tribune has the story. 
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants legislators back in session earlier than normal, as he hopes they will consider leasing the Illinois Lottery. [...]