What did the Founding Fathers believe about religion? Were they Christians, or just deists? Did they believe in secularism, or did they want Americans to be religious? Joshua Charles, New York Times bestselling author and researcher at the Museum of the Bible, explains.
By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-Chief & Opinion ContributorIn January 2021, as Emanuel "Chris" Welch campaigned to become Speaker of the Illinois House, he faced questions about his past treatment...
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By Illinois ReviewThe release of the Legislative Inspector General's report on former Democrat State Rep. Harry Benton has exposed widening cracks within the Illinois House Democratic Caucus, leaving...
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By Mark Vargas, Editor-in-Chief & Opinion ContributorThe Illinois Legislative Inspector General's report on former State Rep. Harry Benton answers important questions about one legislator's conduct. But it leaves...
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By Illinois ReviewAs House Speaker Chris Welch faces mounting scrutiny over his leadership's handling of the Harry Benton sexual harassment scandal – and renewed attention to allegations from...
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By Illinois ReviewAs the fallout from former State Rep. Harry Benton's resignation continues to consume Springfield, the political spotlight is rapidly shifting from Benton himself to House Speaker...
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