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GOP leaders call out House Dems for redistricting ‘hypocrisy’ in Illinois
Dems say behind-closed-door process is ‘normal’

SPRINGFIELD (CNI) — Illinois House Republicans continue to demand a “fair” redistricting process, following a news report depicting Democratic lawmakers meeting behind a closed door to discuss the mapmaking process. The “secretive” room on Capitol grounds where House Democrats are said to be drawing maps was first reported by WCIA-TV’s Mark Maxwell. In response to the report, House Republicans held a news conference Thursday outside of the room to address their concerns. The U.S. Census Bureau has not released official […]

May 6, 2021

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Illinois Attorney General responds to cybersecurity attack, audit warning
Raoul gave testimony during a hearing before a state House committee

SPRINGFIELD (CNI) — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Wednesday addressed the recent cyber breach of his office’s online network, as well as an audit of his office released earlier this year that warned of weaknesses in its cybersecurity programs. Raoul told a House committee his office has implemented new safeguards since the April 10 ransomware attack that compromised the office’s network and affected office employee’s email accounts. Ransomware is a malicious software that collects the victim’s personal data and […]

May 6, 2021

Capitol News Illinois

Illinois House votes to endorse ‘abolition amendment,’ D.C. statehood
Votes cap day of symbolic and honorary resolutions

SPRINGFIELD (CNI) – The Illinois House voted Wednesday to endorse a proposed U.S. constitutional amendment that would finally eliminate what some see as the last vestige of slavery in the United States – forced labor by people convicted of crimes and sentenced to prison. House Joint Resolution 7, by Rep. Mary Flowers (D-Chicago) calls for passage of the proposed “abolition amendment,” which seeks to eliminate what’s known as the “punishment clause” of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery after the […]

May 5, 2021

Capitol News Illinois

Vote-by-mail, curbside voting expansion passes Illinois House
Measure still needs approval from state Senate

SPRINGFIELD (CNI) — The Illinois House passed a bill Thursday that would make permanent some vote-by-mail and curbside voting expansions that the state adopted ahead of the 2020 presidential election due to the COVID-19 pandemic. House Bill 1871, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Katie Stuart, of Edwardsville, passed 70-41, and takes effect immediately. Under the bill, Illinois can use federal funds distributed to states for election administration through the 2002 Help America Vote Act to create and maintain secure collection sites […]

March 18, 2021 2

Capitol News Illinois

Lawmakers have data options for redistricting, experts say
Census delays, early deadlines complicate process in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD (CNI) – Two national experts on reapportionment and redistricting told an Illinois Senate panel on Wednesday that there are a variety of options at the state’s disposal besides using detailed census data to redraw the state’s congressional and legislative district maps. Ben Williams and Wendy Underhill, both of the nonpartisan National Conference of State Legislatures, briefed the Senate Redistricting Committee about the basics of the redistricting process and what options states have to using census data. Using data other […]

March 17, 2021 2

Capital Area Region

First Latina appointed to represent former Madigan Chicago district
Edward Kodatt, Madigan’s initial appointee, resigned

SPRINGFIELD (CNI) — Former Speaker Michael Madigan chose a second replacement to fill the House seat he vacated last week after he publicly urged his first appointee to step down for “alleged questionable conduct,” the exact details of which remain unclear. Angelica Guerrero Cuellar was nominated by Madigan on Thursday during the brief meeting of the five Democratic committeepersons who represent the Chicago wards and Stickney Township within the 22nd District. Guerrero Cuellar, a 30-year resident of Chicago’s southwest side, is the […]

February 25, 2021 7

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Madigan’s handpicked successor Kodatt resigns after serving three days
Reason for resignation remains unclear

SPRINGFIELD (CNI) — Edward Guerra Kodatt, who was appointed Sunday to replace former Speaker Michael Madigan, resigned abruptly Wednesday after Madigan and Chicago Ald. Marty Quinn issued a statement Tuesday night urging Kodatt to step down in light of unspecified “alleged questionable conduct.” Madigan announced Wednesday he would back Angelica Guerrero Cuellar, the candidate who received the second-highest number of votes on Sunday. Kodatt, 26, is listed as a former member of the House of Representatives on the Illinois General Assembly’s website. […]

February 24, 2021 4

Capitol News Illinois

Madigan chooses Kodatt as House replacement
Appoints Latino to fill seat representing majority Latino community

SPRINGFIELD (CNI) – Former state Rep. Michael Madigan, 78, handpicked his successor on Sunday when he voted to fill the House seat he resigned from on Thursday, marking the end of his 50-year career in the state General Assembly. Out of 10 candidates, Madigan voted for Edward Guerra Kodatt, a 26-year-old employee of Madigan’s 13th ward organization on the southwest side of Chicago, who is of Ecuadorian descent and bilingual. Vacancies in the 22nd House District are filled by vote of the […]

February 22, 2021

Capitol News Illinois

UPDATED: Madigan resigns from Illinois House effective immediately
Does not announce plans for state Democratic Party chairmanship

Published 02-18-2021 12:24 PM Updated 02-18-2021 6:00 PM SPRINGFIELD (CNI) — Former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, 78, announced Thursday he will step down from the state House of Representatives after 50 years in office. “I leave office at peace with my decision and proud of the many contributions I’ve made to the state of Illinois, and I do so knowing I’ve made a difference,” Madigan wrote in a lengthy emailed statement. His initial statement said he plans to retire […]

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Illinois Legislative Watch

GOP leaders call out House Dems for redistricting ‘hypocrisy’ in Illinois
Dems say behind-closed-door process is ‘normal’

Dems say behind-closed-door process is ‘normal’

Illinois Attorney General responds to cybersecurity attack, audit warning
Raoul gave testimony during a hearing before a state House committee

Raoul gave testimony during a hearing before a state House committee

Illinois House votes to endorse ‘abolition amendment,’ D.C. statehood
Votes cap day of symbolic and honorary resolutions

Votes cap day of symbolic and honorary resolutions

Vote-by-mail, curbside voting expansion passes Illinois House
Measure still needs approval from state Senate

Measure still needs approval from state Senate

Lawmakers have data options for redistricting, experts say
Census delays, early deadlines complicate process in Illinois

Census delays, early deadlines complicate process in Illinois

First Latina appointed to represent former Madigan Chicago district
Edward Kodatt, Madigan’s initial appointee, resigned

Edward Kodatt, Madigan’s initial appointee, resigned

Madigan’s handpicked successor Kodatt resigns after serving three days
Reason for resignation remains unclear

Reason for resignation remains unclear

Madigan chooses Kodatt as House replacement
Appoints Latino to fill seat representing majority Latino community

Appoints Latino to fill seat representing majority Latino community

UPDATED: Madigan resigns from Illinois House effective immediately
Does not announce plans for state Democratic Party chairmanship

Does not announce plans for state Democratic Party chairmanship

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