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January 2021 Posts

Speaker Welch will remain with law firm, but is now "of counsel" (01-30)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (01-29)
Universities want more federal money and the IFT wants college faculty and staff vaccinated in Phase 1B (01-29)
Question of the day (01-29)
COVID-19 roundup (01-29)
4,156 new confirmed and probable cases; 71 additional deaths; 2,735 hospitalized; 532 in ICU; 4.3 percent average case positivity rate; 5.4 percent average test positivity rate; 38,738 average daily doses (01-29)
Make them prove it (01-29)
Kinzinger continues wowing the news media (01-29)
Group behind high school sports lawsuit also wants state to "take immediate action" against Dominion Voting Services (01-29)
Get it together, people (01-29)
Three more Illinoisans arrested for alleged involvement in Capitol riot (01-29)
Today's quotable (01-29)
Open thread (01-29)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-29)
Pritzker defends vax record in response to Senate Republicans (01-28)
Double birthday caption contest! (01-28)
Unsolicited advice (01-28)
Question of the day (01-28)
It's just a bill (01-28)
Unemployment applications remain sky high (01-28)
500 Illinois National Guard members activated for Washington, DC security duty (01-28)
Criminal justice reform coverage roundup (01-28)
4,191 new confirmed and probable cases; 103 additional deaths; 2,802 hospitalized; 567 in ICU; 4.3 percent average case positivity rate; 5.5 average test positivity rate; 36,728 average daily doses (01-28)
Welch appoints committee chairs, talks about future (01-28)
Shaw, Tracy and Gryder to be interviewed for state GOP chair (01-28)
As usual, Illinois finds itself in a pickle, but there are things that can be done if the courts approve (01-28)
First union endorsements in secretary of state race go to Giannoulias (01-28)
Open thread (01-28)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition and lots of other stuff (01-28)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-28)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-28)
Question of the day (and a little MJM story) (01-27)
*** UPDATED x3 *** Can someone please translate this for me? (01-27)
Suicides declined again in Illinois during the first nine months of 2020 (01-27)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Another process kerfuffle (01-27)
3,751 new confirmed and probable cases; 81 additional deaths; 2,931 hospitalized; 591 in the ICU; 4.5 percent average case positivity rate; 5.6 percent average test positivity rate; 33,698 average daily doses (01-27)
Just saying, but 2022 petitions can be circulated in 216 days (01-27)
On final day of Trump administration, HHS started probe of Illinois abortion law (01-27)
Republican politician claims state mitigations may have made death rate worse (01-27)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Goodbye begins to JRTC (01-27)
Open thread (01-27)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition and some other things (01-27)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-27)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-27)
IGPA claims state revenue losses not as bad as expected (01-26)
CDC researchers: Schools can be opened, but limits must be placed on community spread and colleges should revise sports scholarship policies (01-26)
House delays return (01-26)
A look at the state's elimination of cash bail (01-26)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Update to today's edition (01-26)
Question of the day (01-26)
Historic poverty rate increase as essential workers facing higher mortality risk during pandemic (01-26)
USEPA probing state's Southeast Side shredder location decision (01-26)
3,667 new confirmed and probable cases; 87 additional deaths; 3,001 hospitalized; 608 in ICU; 4.6 percent average case positivity rate; 5.7 percent average test positivity rate; 30,180 average daily doses; Two more regions move to Tier 1 (01-26)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Another supplement to today's edition (01-26)
Lead, follow or get the heck out of the way, CVS and Walgreens (01-26)
AAA wants us to stop calling car crashes "accidents" (01-26)
The splintering GOP (01-26)
Long at the center of the universe, some of Madigan's constituents now having trouble adjusting to the new reality (01-26)
ComEd-related defendants: Nevermind (01-26)
Google is your friend (01-26)
Open thread (01-26)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (01-26)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-26)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-26)
Governor's office throws cold water on revamped mega-development project (01-25)
Careful what you wish for (01-25)
Question of the day (01-25)
Durkin's new leadership team (01-25)
*** UPDATED x1 *** 2,944 new confirmed and probable cases; 49 additional deaths; 2,962 hospitalized; 601 in ICU; 4.7 percent average case positivity rate; 5.8 percent average test positivity rate; 28,171 average daily doses; Two regions move to Phase 4 (01-25)
Good advice, so pass it along (01-25)
US Supreme Court won't hear Janus-related cases seeking refunds (01-25)
Carjacking as a means to "social media fame"? (01-25)
*** UPDATED x1 *** CBS 2 uncovers yet another "wrong raid" (01-25)
Ask an expert (01-25)
Musical chairs (01-25)
Speaker Welch: "The legislature is back in business" (01-25)
Open thread (01-25)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-25)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (01-22)
Question of the day (01-22)
Illinois' panhandling law violates First Amendment (01-22)
Credit Unions: The People Helping People Philosophy (01-22)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - HDem caucus stuff (01-22)
*** UPDATED x1 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Update to this morning's edition (01-22)
Pritzker announces vaccine plan, Phase 4 sports guidance (01-22)
Because... George Ryan and Don Harmon! (01-22)
RIP Henry Aaron (01-22)
7,042 new confirmed and probable cases; 95 additional deaths; 3,179 hospitalized; 661 in ICU; 5.0 percent average case positivity rate; 6.2 percent average test positivity rate; 24,190 average daily doses administered; No regions in Tier 3 mitigations (01-22)
Learn something new every day (01-22)
Madigan's legal tab rose by $1 million in the fourth quarter (01-22)
Today's number: $330,000 (01-22)
Aren't we missing something here? (01-22)
Good job, Senator (01-22)
Open thread (01-22)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (01-22)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-22)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-22)
Sweet dreams (01-21)
Senate cancels next week's scheduled session (01-21)
Question of the day (01-21)
Naperville (yes, Naperville) rejects Durkin plea to denounce criminal justice reform bill (01-21)
Circular firing squad intensifies (01-21)
ALPM to reopen next week (01-21)
4,979 new confirmed and probable cases; 123 additional deaths; 3,281 hospitalized; 662 in ICU; 5.4 percent average case positivity rate; 6.5 percent average test positivity rate; 22,585 average daily doses; Regions 6 and 7 advance (01-21)
Today's reality defying quote (01-21)
Rich guy raises money for SoS bid (01-21)
Some ISBE members push back against "burdensome" new graduation requirements (01-21)
CTU throws down gauntlet over return to classrooms (01-21)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Stop hiding behind purely process arguments (01-21)
New unemployment claims still very high nationally and in Illinois (01-21)
Harris stays as Majority Leader, Gordon-Booth is "Speaker Pro-Tempore" in new Welch leadership team (01-21)
Open thread (01-21)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-21)
Question of the day (01-20)
Thanks! (01-20)
COVID-19 roundup (01-20)
We've heard this all before (01-20)
Maybe not (01-20)
4,822 new confirmed and probable cases; 107 additional deaths; 3,284 hospitalized; 722 in ICU; 5.5 percent average case positivity rate; 6.8 percent average test positivity rate; 21,869 average daily vaccine doses administered; 2 regions make more progress (01-20)
SGOP Leader McConchie criticizes Trump's Urlacher pardon: "Undermines the public’s faith in our system" (01-20)
When you oppose popular bills you campaigned for, stuff can happen to your agenda (01-20)
CPD accused of illegal quota-based policing plan (01-20)
Illinois Credit Union League Offers Congratulations! (01-20)
Yeah, this will work out well (01-20)
The trend appears friendly for now (01-20)
Open thread (01-20)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (01-20)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-20)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-20)
Noose found at high school football field had message: "Let them play!" (01-19)
Yes, Springfield, you can spend the money (01-19)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Various stuff (01-19)
Kinzinger says GOP heading for internal showdown (01-19)
*** UPDATED x2 - Cassidy will seek appointment *** Sen. Steans announces resignation (01-19)
4,318 new confirmed and probable cases; 33 additional deaths; 3,335 hospitalized; 713 in ICU; 5.7 percent case positivity rate; 6.9 percent test positivity rate; Some regions opened up (01-19)
Question of the day (01-19)
How about we wait to see if it works or not before everybody loses their freaking minds? (01-19)
The usual MLK Day hypocrisy was even more pronounced yesterday (01-19)
Madigan's future and his past (01-19)
Today's two must-reads about Speaker Welch (01-19)
Welch vows to be check on executive branch after Pritzker's lousy session (01-19)
Open thread (01-19)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition and a few other things (01-19)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-19)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-19)
Reader comments closed until after Martin Luther King Jr. Day (01-15)
Unemployment applications soar nationally and in Illinois (01-15)
CMS encourages state employees to work remotely starting Sunday (01-15)
"Law and order" (01-15)
*** UPDATED x1 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Extra! (01-15)
Vast majority of legislators did not get tested during all but one session days (01-15)
Pritzker announces eventual limited indoor dining, some "low risk" sports (01-15)
First case of more contagious COVID-19 strain identified in Chicago (01-15)
Payday loan interest cap clears both chambers (01-15)
6,642 new confirmed and probable cases; 123 additional deaths; 3,446 hospitalized; 712 in ICU; 6.5 percent case positivity rate; 7.7 percent test positivity rate; Average of 27,125 vaccines administered daily (01-15)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Pritzker activates Illinois National Guard to help secure state buildings in Springfield (01-15)
ITLA wins again (01-15)
*** UPDATED x2 *** "Go read the whole thing" (01-15)
Welch to Maxwell: "I didn't hit a woman," denies he was arrested (01-15)
Do better (01-15)
Basham says she has tested positive, has mild symptoms (01-15)
Open thread (01-15)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (01-15)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-15)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-15)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Positive test reported in Capitol Complex, but person had "minimal contact with others working at the Capitol Complex" (01-14)
It's just a bill (01-14)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Welch claims "smear campaign led by the Republican Party, and some in our party" tried to derail his election (01-14)
Um, no (01-14)
Members and staff advised to self-quarantine after positive COVID-19 test from BOS Center (01-14)
About that Durkin speech (01-14)
Credit Unions: A Unique Concept For Financial Services (01-14)
6,652 new confirmed and probable cases; 88 additional deaths; 3,511 in hospital; 742 in ICU; 6.8 percent case positivity rate; 8.0 percent test positivity rate (01-14)
Process over substance (01-14)
Harmon (remember him?) on the future (01-14)
Gender-based violence groups issue nuanced statement on Speaker Welch (01-14)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Welch looks to the future (01-14)
Question of the day (01-14)
Pritzker, Stratton and delegation react to Trump's second House impeachment (01-14)
Everybody needs to take a breath (01-14)
Caption contest! (01-14)
Open thread (01-14)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-14)
Rep. Kelly Cassidy says she wants "troubling" allegations from Speaker Chris Welch's past "vigorously reviewed" (01-13)
Musical interlude (01-13)
Speaker Welch tells reporters he supports leader term limits and "fair maps," expects to leave his law firm (01-13)
Question of the day (01-13)
React to new House Speaker (01-13)
Emanuel Chris Welch elected Illinois House Speaker 70-44 (01-13)
Caption contest! (01-13)
House Republicans complain about process (01-13)
5,862 new confirmed and probable cases; 97 additional deaths; 3,642 in hospital; 749 in ICU; 7.3 percent cases positivity rate; 8.3 percent test positivity rate (01-13)
Madigan issues final statement as House Speaker (01-13)
Are You Ready For The Chicago Reassessment? (01-13)
ILGOP on Welch: "Travesty for the people of Illinois" (01-13)
Speaker Welch! (01-13)
2021 lame duck session cheat sheet (01-13)
Things that make you go hmmmm... (01-13)
*** UPDATED x3 - Women's groups weigh in *** On first vote of the morning, Rep. Welch 5 votes short (01-13)
Open thread (01-13)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-13)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-13)
House Democrats won't caucus on Speaker until they return in the morning (01-13)
Crucial "decoupling" bill falls way short in House (01-13)
*** UPDATED x2 - Looks over *** No winner after first round of voting (01-12)
*** UPDATED x1 *** House Speaker election coverage (01-12)
Kinzinger will vote to impeach President Trump (01-12)
*** UPDATED x3 *** Just when you thought it couldn't get any weirder, Rep. Welch responds to shopped oppo as caucus meets to elect new Speaker (01-12)
*** UPDATED x1 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Some legislative updates (01-12)
*** UPDATED x1 *** House Black Caucus chair pushes back hard against the labeling of Rep. Welch as a "puppet" (01-12)
More fixing, less nonsense (01-12)
Caption contest! (01-12)
*** UPDATED x1 *** 6,642 new confirmed and probable cases; 117 additional deaths; 3,553 hospitalized; 757 in ICU; 7.5 percent case positivity rate; 8.6 percent test positivity rate (01-12)
Lawmakers send Black Caucus education reform bill to governor (01-12)
Lightfoot calls Martwick bill "irresponsible," Martwick says he's trying to stop the city from kicking the pension can (01-12)
Question of the day (01-12)
Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association warns against GOP silence on election validity, violence (01-12)
Illinois Credit Unions: Member Focused; Competitive Rates (01-12)
US Rep. Schneider tests positive, blames maskless GOP members (01-12)
Democratic women's groups back to urging election of a woman Speaker of the House (01-12)
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus thanks Madigan, touts Welch (01-12)
Madigan coverage roundup (01-12)
Open thread (01-12)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-12)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-12)
House Black Caucus backs Rep. Chris Welch for Speaker (01-11)
ISP will have "all available resources at our disposal" to respond to threats (01-11)
Despite suspension of his campaign, Madigan still has staunch loyalists (01-11)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Pritzker on Madigan, CTU, FBI warning about armed protests (01-11)
IDVA director Linda Chapa LaVia to resign after LaSalle debacle (01-11)
Question of the day (01-11)
Senate sends long-sought CTU bill to governor (01-11)
*** UPDATED x2 - Personal PAC weighs in *** Women's groups now say that new House Speaker must have supported the ERA, HB40 and the RHA (01-11)
4,776 new confirmed and probable cases; 53 additional deaths; 3,540 hospitalized; 759 in ICU; 7.6 percent case positivity rate; 8.9 percent test positivity rate (01-11)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Democratic House Rep. calls on IDVA Director Chapa LaVia to resign (01-11)
Are You Ready For The Chicago Reassessment? (01-11)
*** UPDATED x2 *** Speaker Madigan to suspend campaign... for now (01-11)
Keep an eye on Kinzinger (01-11)
Rep. Villa wants to add pledge not to join white supremacist and hate groups to optional state loyalty oath for candidates (01-11)
House Speaker election coverage roundup (01-11)
When gradually reducing state funding for municipalities because of non-compliance with a state law is called "defunding the police" (01-11)
Open thread (01-11)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition and some other stuff (01-11)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-11)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-11)
*** UPDATED x1 - Kifowit still in *** Rep. Williams: Vote makes it clear that "House Democratic Caucus is ready for a change in leadership" (01-10)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Speaker election update (password updated) (01-10)
House Speaker election updates - Madigan is 9 votes short of 60, opposition grows from 19 to 22 (01-10)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Fireworks before vote on House Speaker (01-10)
*** UPDATED x1 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Updates to both the afternoon and morning editions (01-10)
4,711 new confirmed and probable cases; 81 additional deaths; 3,527 hospitalized; 740 in ICU; 7.9 percent case positivity rate; 9.1 percent test positivity rate (01-10)
*** UPDATED x2 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Rift between Black Caucus and organized labor (password updated) (01-10)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Bailey collapses on House floor (01-10)
*** UPDATED x6 - Lake County Democratic Women, Northwest/North NOW, McHenry NOW, Resistor SisterHood, Democratic Women of McDonough County, Illinois Handmaids, Peoria NOW, Indivisible Oak Park, Friends Who March, Indivisible Illinois, Chicago NOW, Women's March Chicago, Illinois NOW join call *** Women's groups urge vote for woman as new House Speaker - All 19 MJM opponents say they are still together (01-10)
Higher education reform bill unveiled in House; Bill filed to end state wagering prohibition on in-state college games (01-10)
Today's quotable (01-10)
AG Raoul lashes out at RAGA over robocalls urging march to US Capitol (01-10)
Democrats will start voting today on House Speaker's race (01-10)
Illinois State Bar Association touts benefits of criminal justice reform bill (01-10)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (01-10)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-10)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-10)
*** UPDATED x1 *** You gotta be kidding me (01-09)
6,717 new confirmed and probable cases; 101 additional deaths; 3,589 hospitalized; 742 in ICU; 8.3 percent average case positivity rate; 9.3 percent average test positivity rate (01-09)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Foxx supports criminal justice reform bill, Durkin puts her on blast (01-09)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Because... Madigan! (01-09)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Senate stuff (01-09)
Senate prepares to pass long-sought CTU bill (01-09)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Likely GOP gubernatorial candidate vows to oppose mask mandate (01-09)
AG Raoul unveils police licensing bill (01-09)
After months of demanding austerity, Republicans now complain about it (01-09)
17 residents killed by COVID-19 at Quincy Veterans' Home (01-09)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition; Lead; Criminal justice reform; Polls (01-09)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-09)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-09)
A programming note (01-08)
Always read the bill (01-08)
Question of the day (01-08)
Musical interlude (01-08)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Pritzker freezes implementation of some new corporate tax credits, urges legislative action to prevent $500 million revenue loss (01-08)
Criminal justice reform bill set to move forward (01-08)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Andrade; Senate; Primer (01-08)
9,277 new confirmed and probable cases; 126 additional deaths; 3,777 hospitalized; 780 in the ICU; 8.5 percent average case positivity rate; 9.5 percent average test positivity rate; COVID-19 news roundup (01-08)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - House schedule update (01-08)
Illinois Credit Unions: A Strong History Of Providing Financial Services (01-08)
Cognitive dissonance (01-08)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Senate; Delgado; Progressives (01-08)
US Rep. Mary Miller apologizes (01-08)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Chicago FOP president apologizes (01-08)
AG Raoul partners with FBI on Unemployment Insurance Benefits Fraud task force (01-08)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Legislators are returning to do their jobs. They should let reporters do theirs (01-08)
Open thread (01-08)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition; Cash bail poll; McConchie (01-08)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-08)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-08)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Very tentative Senate schedule (01-07)
House Speaker refuses to allow reporters access to 40,000 square foot chamber (01-07)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - "Rough" House schedule released (01-07)
US unemployment claims unchanged, Illinois claims plunged 59 percent (01-07)
Question of the day (01-07)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Some BC omnibus react (01-07)
One million cases so far in Illinois; 8,757 new confirmed and probable cases; 177 additional deaths; 3,921 hospitalized; 783 in the ICU; 8.5 percent average case positivity rate; 9.8 percent average test positivity rate (01-07)
*** UPDATED x1 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - New House guidance (01-07)
*** UPDATED x1 *** The far-right enablers at the Chicago Tribune (01-07)
*** UPDATED x2 *** The Chicago FOP is a gift that keeps on giving for police reformers (01-07)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Madigan; 'Mo (01-07)
Your perception is NOT reality (01-07)
Caption contest! (01-07)
Open thread (01-07)
*** UPDATED x5 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (01-07)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-07)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-07)
Mitigations could begin easing next week (01-06)
*** UPDATED x9 *** McConchie says violence at US Capitol a "disgrace to all Americans" (01-06)
IDES: HGOP proposals "are measures the Department already takes" (01-06)
Question of the day (01-06)
*** UPDATED x1 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Update to today's edition (01-06)
7,569 new confirmed and probable cases; 139 additional deaths; 3,928 hospitalized; 812 in ICU; 8.4 percent average case positivity rate; 9.9 percent average test positivity rate (01-06)
Pritzker announces Phase 1B, with an emphasis on racial equity, age range lowered (01-06)
*** UPDATED x7 *** US Rep. Mary Miller at DC rally: "Hitler was right on one thing. He said 'Whoever has the youth has the future'" (01-06)
COVID-19 roundup: Schools edition (01-06)
Rep. Ann Williams announces bid for House Speaker (01-06)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Madigan; Brady (01-06)
Unlike the House, Senate to provide some floor access to reporters (01-06)
The broad failure of the Fair Tax (01-06)
Hinz digs into Census numbers (01-06)
House Dems dig in for possible long MJM siege (01-06)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Some Illinois angles on the Georgia runoffs (01-06)
Open thread (01-06)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-06)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-06)
Question of the day (01-05)
*** UPDATED x2 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Session stuff (01-05)
COVID-19 roundup (01-05)
BIG stuff (01-05)
Illinois Credit Unions: A Fair Financial Alternative (01-05)
Oberweis seeks to overturn election (01-05)
AFSCME pushes back: "The top leadership of this agency screwed up" (01-05)
6,839 new confirmed and probable cases; 126 additional deaths; 3,905 hospitalized; 800 in ICU; 8.5 percent average case positivity rate; 9.8 percent average test positivity rate (01-05)
LaHood still mulling objection to election results, Bost silent, Kinzinger calls it a "scam" (01-05)
Madigan's tax hike pledge forces Democrats to scramble ahead of session (01-05)
Statehouse reporters to Speaker Madigan: Lift unnecessary session coverage restrictions (01-05)
After refusing to wage a real campaign, Skillicorn resigns in a huff (01-05)
Tomorrow's House Democratic Women's Caucus could be interesting (01-05)
Lewandowski may be pleading guilty (01-05)
Open thread (01-05)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-05)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-05)
VFW State Commander, numerous county Veterans Assistance Commission superintendents, Medal of Honor recipient call for Chapa LaVia's and Kolbeck's resignations (01-04)
It's just a bill (01-04)
HGOPs warn of lame duck tax hike, HDems say it's highly doubtful (01-04)
Question of the day (01-04)
Cannabis expungements completed four years ahead of schedule (01-04)
*** UPDATED x2 *** Sen. Manar announces resignation (01-04)
5,059 new confirmed and probable cases; 3,948 hospitalized; 816 in ICU; 8.6 percent case positivity rate; 9.8 percent test positivity rate (01-04)
*** UPDATED x2 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Madigan update (01-04)
Slow recovery, more UI fraud, restoring benefits after Trump delay, federal money to help transit and schools (01-04)
Large majority of state veterans' home staff declined to be vaccinated (01-04)
End of the Lipinski era or a "temporary interruption"? (01-04)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Campaign update (01-04)
WBEZ looks at the GOP field (01-04)
Rep. Walker to HDem caucus: "Your guy’s not gonna win" (01-04)
Happy new year! (01-04)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (01-04)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (01-04)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (01-04)
Majority of Latinx House members express support for Madigan's reelection (01-01)

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