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Statement on new Illinois House speaker

PRESS RELEASE from the ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE MEDIA CONTACT: Melanie Krakauer (312) 607-4977 Statement on new Illinois House speaker SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Jan. 13, 2021) – State Rep. Chris Welch is poised to become the next Illinois House Speaker today. This marks the end of an era under House Speaker Mike Madigan, coinciding with Madigan’s 50th anniversary in...

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New Census data show Illinois is the only state in the nation to see worsening population loss for seven straight years.

Illinois’ leisure and hospitality industry suffers second-worst month ever

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Chicago drivers face third gas tax increase in 18 months

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Bar and restaurant ownership down 71% during past year, thanks to COVID-19 and associated restrictions

107,530 Illinoisans dropped out of the workforce last month

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