Michael Madigan

Springfield Special Sessions: A Ray of Hope

Greg Harris | Posted 09.14.2008 | Chicago


Greg Harris

The 23rd and 24th Special Sessions of the General Assembly started off much the same as most of the other special sessions called by the Governor. However, following that brief session, some of us met in Speaker Madigan's office to consider the proposed lease of the Illinois Lottery.

Gov. Gives Self "High Marks" For Compromise

Crain's Chicago Business | Greg Hinz | Posted 09.11.2008 | Chicago


Declaring that he has "nothing but love in my heart for everybody," Gov. Rod Blagojevich Monday brought to a Chicago civic group his campaign to get t...