Three of the biggest names in Illinois Democratic politics – the governor and the state’s two U.S. senators – have called for House Speaker Mike Madigan to surrender the reins of party leadership.

But the name that ultimately matters the most is Madigan.

Since there won’t be a fall veto session that was supposed to start Tuesday, and the governor doesn’t seem willing to call a special session, some are looking for joint committee hearings to provide oversight to the one-man rule approach of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 response strategy.

Citing COVID-19 concerns, leaders canceled the fall session for the Illinois legislature.

The Illinois Supreme Court suspended Friday the law license of a Springfield attorney after he falsely told clients in two separate actions that cases had been settled.

Peter E. Naylor, 40, was suspended for two years, though the suspension was stayed after one year by a three-year period of probation with conditions.

After a pandemic-spoiled launch, Illinois has quickly surpassed Indiana to become the sports betting capital of the Midwest, the latest state gambling revenue figures show.

Illinois bettors plunked down more than $285 million on sports contests during September, which was just the third full month the industry has been live in the state.