Jehan Gordon-Booth

State Rep. Sharon Chung claps at a breakfast

Central Illinois Democrats in Chicago savor their convention

Charlie Schlenker

WGLT checks in with Central Illinois Democrats at their convention in Chicago. In addition to bridge-building, outreach, and stoking the rank-and-file for the campaign, a lot of business is getting done.

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Signing Of Criminal Justice Bill Raises Implementation Concerns

Joe Deacon - WGLT

Gov. JB Pritkzer has signed a criminal justice reform bill spearheaded by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. But questions linger among activists,…

Jehan Gordon-Booth speaking at news conference

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Jehan Gordon-Booth Named New House Speaker Pro Tempore

Tim Shelley

State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth is the new Speaker Pro Tempore of the Illinois House.The Peoria Democrat is the highest-ranking member of the Illinois House…