The following is a statement from Michael J. Madigan: “Today I am announcing that I will resign as state representative of the 22nd district at the end of the month. It has been my great honor to serve the people of Illinois as speaker of the House and state...
House Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement Wednesday: “As I prepare to pass the Speaker’s gavel to a new generation of Democratic leadership, I want to thank the people of my district and the members of the House Democratic Caucus for the faith...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement Thursday: “While reading Sidney Blumenthal’s book ‘All the Powers of Earth’ concerning the pre-Civil War period a few months ago, I learned of Stephen Douglas’ disturbing past as a...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement: “The COVID crisis has changed our state in profound ways. It has claimed the lives of family members, veterans, our most vulnerable residents, and in particular it has brought...
CHICAGO – 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...
CHICAGO – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement Wednesday: “The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an unprecedented crisis for our state and forced us all to find a new normal. For several weeks, members of the Illinois House have been working...