illinois senate president

In a closed door meeting, Illinois state senators voted Sunday to elect Sen. Don Harmon as the chamber’s new president, its first new leader in more than a decade.

Illinois state senators will gather Sunday for a closed-door meeting in Springfield to elect the chamber’s next president, its first new leader in more than a decade.

The Illinois State Senate has elected a new president, and NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the latest details.

The State Senate will elect a new president on Sunday, and NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern spoke with the two leading candidates to replace John Cullerton in the role.

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton talks to NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern about his resignation, memorable moments in his career and experiences working with other politicians.