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Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, one of the best candidates to become Illinois Governor

Posted on September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, one of the best candidates to become Illinois Governor
Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, one of the best candidates to become Illinois Governor

Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, one of the best candidates to become Illinois Governor As you know, I have never been a big fan of Gov. J.B. Pritzker, or, for that matter, many of the most recent governors we have had, including Bruce Rauner, Pat Quinn, or “Mr. Celebrity” Governor, Rod Blagojevich. (Previously published on Ray…

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Madigan sentenced to stiff seven and a half years in prison on corruption case

Posted on June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Madigan sentenced to stiff seven and a half years in prison on corruption case
Madigan sentenced to stiff seven and a half years in prison on corruption case

Madigan sentenced to stiff seven and a half years in prison on corruption case Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison after Corruption Conviction A federal judge in Chicago today sentenced former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Michael J. Madigan to…

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The Mike Madigan I know did much for the Southwest region

Posted on July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Mike Madigan I know did much for the Southwest region
The Mike Madigan I know did much for the Southwest region

The Mike Madigan I know did much for the Southwest region By Ray Hanania I was first introduced to Mike Madigan in 1978 by then Chicago Mayor Michael A. Bilandic. The mayor told me, a cub reporter at the time, to keep an eye on him because he was a “rising star.” As it turns…

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I like Mike, it’s the politician losers who don’t

Posted on March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on I like Mike, it’s the politician losers who don’t
I like Mike, it’s the politician losers who don’t

I like Mike, it’s the politician losers who don’t No other politician has had a greater impact on trying to strengthen Illinois than Mike Madigan. With a career spanning more than half a century, it’s unavoidable that a politician will face a serious challenge from his enemies, including from a Trump appointed U.S. Attorney. But…

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22nd District officials will name new successor to Madigan

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 22nd District officials will name new successor to Madigan
22nd District officials will name new successor to Madigan

22nd District officials will name new successor to Madigan By Ray Hanania After the surprise decision by Edward Kodatt to withdraw from the appointment to succeed Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan as the representative for the 22nd Illinois House District, Madigan announced that the district’s Democratic Committeemen will reconvene on Thursday, Jan. 25, to…

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Kodatt selected to succeed Madigan by 22nd District community leaders

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kodatt selected to succeed Madigan by 22nd District community leaders
Kodatt selected to succeed Madigan by 22nd District community leaders

Kodatt selected to succeed Madigan by 22nd District community leaders Leaders of the 22nd Illinois House District voted to name longtime district resident Edward Kodatt as the successor to fill the seat held since 1971 by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. The vote reflects the will of the district’s voters and community leaders and…

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Mike Madigan does get to select his successor

Posted on February 19, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mike Madigan does get to select his successor
Mike Madigan does get to select his successor

Mike Madigan does get to select his successor The decision on who should succeed #MichaelJMadigan in the #22ndDistrict belongs to the voters, not to the news media media pundits nor to the loudmouthed revolutionaries and activists. The right way to fill the vacancy when Madigan resigned from the Illinois House is to allow the #Democrat…

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Madigan resigns ending half century of leadership

Posted on February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Madigan resigns ending half century of leadership
Madigan resigns ending half century of leadership

Madigan resigns ending a half century of leadership Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan ended a half century long career in public service on Thursday, February 18, 2021, resigning from his seat as representative of the 22nd House District in Illinois and his role as Speaker of the House. By Ray Hanania Michael J Madigan,…

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Madigan directs removal of Stephen Douglas portrait from State House Building

Posted on July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Madigan directs removal of Stephen Douglas portrait from State House Building
Madigan directs removal of Stephen Douglas portrait from State House Building

Madigan directs removal of Stephen Douglas portrait from State House Building Research reveals Stephen Douglas, the Democratic candidate for president against Republican Abraham Lincoln, was a slave owner. Madigan also directed the removal of statues of both Douglas and also Pierre Menard, also a slave owner. Madigan said he is directing the state to review…

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Legislature passes budget to help victims of COVID-19

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on Legislature passes budget to help victims of COVID-19
Legislature passes budget to help victims of COVID-19

Legislature passes budget to help victims of COVID-19 Maintaining social distancing and meeting at the Bank of Springfield Building, a multi-purpose arena that holds 80,000, the Illinois House approved a $42.6 billion budget to provide support to victims of the coronavirus and ensuring that statewide services to residents continues, ending an 11-week recess forced by…

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Illinois House adopts COVID-19 guidelines in advance of meeting

Posted on May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois House adopts COVID-19 guidelines in advance of meeting
Illinois House adopts COVID-19 guidelines in advance of meeting

Illinois House adopts COVID-19 guidelines in advance of meeting House Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement Tuesday: “Last week when I announced the House would return to Springfield, I asked all members to commit to safety precautions approved and guided by the Illinois Department of Public Health to help prevent the spread of…

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The media’s obsession with Mike Madigan

Posted on January 19, 2020January 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The media’s obsession with Mike Madigan
The media’s obsession with Mike Madigan

The media’s obsession with Mike Madigan The news media is making a big deal about an email sent by a lobbyist who happens to have worked with a lot of politicians, Democrats and Republicans. But although the email never came from Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, the media is doing everything they can to…

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House Speaker Mike Madigan to keynote Arab American Democratic Club candidates brunch

Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on House Speaker Mike Madigan to keynote Arab American Democratic Club candidates brunch
House Speaker Mike Madigan to keynote Arab American Democratic Club candidates brunch

House Speaker Mike Madigan to keynote Arab American Democratic Club candidates brunch The Arab American Democratic Club, Illinois’ largest and most responsive Democratic Arab political organization, is prod to host Illinois Speaker Michael J. Madigan as its keynote speaker at its annual Feb. 16, 2020 Candidates Forum and Brunch. Get info at www.AADCIL.com The Arab…

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Opinion: Federal judge tosses politically motivated lawsuit against Madigan

Posted on August 23, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Opinion: Federal judge tosses politically motivated lawsuit against Madigan
Opinion: Federal judge tosses politically motivated lawsuit against Madigan

Opinion: Federal judge tosses politically motivated lawsuit against Madigan Federal Judge Matthew F. Kennelly dismisses controversial lawsuit against Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. Exclusive, the Des Plaines Valley News, The Regional News, The Reporter Newspaper, and the Southwest News-Herald. August 23, 2019 By Ray Hanania A politically motivated lawsuit (Case No. 16 C 7915)…

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Speaker Madigan applauds adoption of bipartisan balanced budget

Posted on June 1, 2019June 1, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Speaker Madigan applauds adoption of bipartisan balanced budget
Speaker Madigan applauds adoption of bipartisan balanced budget

Speaker Madigan applauds adoption of bipartisan balanced budget Legislative report: The Illinois General Assembly approved a bi-partisan budget on Saturday that Speaker Michael J. Madigan predicted will off-set much of the state’s outstanding deficits and shortfalls “Two years ago at this time, Illinois stood on the edge of a cliff. Billions of dollars in debt…

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Ald. Quinn Reminds Seniors to call Ward Office for Help with Snow Removal 

Posted on January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ald. Quinn Reminds Seniors to call Ward Office for Help with Snow Removal 
Ald. Quinn Reminds Seniors to call Ward Office for Help with Snow Removal 

Ald. Quinn Reminds Seniors to call Ward Office for Help with Snow Removal  Ald. Marty Quinn today reminded seniors in the 13th Ward to call his office for help with snow and ice removal. In light of this week’s extreme weather conditions and more snow predicted for tomorrow, Quinn wants people to be sure they have…

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Legislative leaders release report on sexual harassment

Posted on January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Legislative leaders release report on sexual harassment
Legislative leaders release report on sexual harassment

Legislative leaders release report on sexual harassment Legislative leaders release statements detailing steps to be taken in response to allegations of sexual harassment. Statements released by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, former legislator Barbara Flynn Curry, and Sara Wojcicki Jimenez, the chair and the minority spokesperson of the 100th General Assembly’s Illinois House Task Force on…

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Illinois leaders denounce Trump’s campus harassment changes

Posted on January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois leaders denounce Trump’s campus harassment changes

Illinois leaders denounce Trump’s campus harassment changes Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, and leaders of the Illinois Democratic Party including Assistant Majority Leader Kelly Burke denounce  President Donald Trump’s efforts to weaken Campus Harassment Rules for university and college students House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and members of the House Democratic Women’s Caucus are calling…

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