January 11, 2021 •
Illinois Legislature Begins Lame Duck Session
Illinois State Capitol Building
The Illinois Legislature began a final session for the 101st General Assembly on January 8.
The Senate met at the Capitol while the House met at the Bank of Springfield Center.
The separate meeting locations accommodated social distancing due to COVID-19 concerns.
Rep. Patrick Windhorst indicated if ethics reforms were not addressed, he would refile a proposal for the 102nd General Assembly, set to convene January 13.
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan announced he is suspending his bid for another term as speaker, but is not withdrawing from the race.
A speaker must be elected before the House of Representatives can begin work.
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