![Newly elected U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks with fellow Republicans on the East Front steps of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 25, 2023, in Washington, D.C. After a contentious nominating period that has seen four candidates over a three-week period, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was voted in to succeed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who was ousted on October 4 in a move led by a small group of conservative members of his own party.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/US-NEWS-HOUSE-SPEAKER-JOHNSON-DEFENSE-POLICY-GET-1200x800.jpg)
Republicans choose new Speaker of the House
Aika Villa, Page Designer
• October 27, 2023
![The Hall Pass: Pops concert, Montanas TikTok ban, and the debt ceiling](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/hall-pass-2-900x675.jpg)
The Hall Pass: Pops concert, Montana’s TikTok ban, and the debt ceiling
Eli Frommes, Staff Writer
• May 22, 2023
![The Hall Pass: Prom, Bidens re-election, and Sudan updates](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/hall-pass-2-900x675.jpg)
The Hall Pass: Prom, Biden’s re-election, and Sudan updates
Eli Frommes, Staff Writer
• May 8, 2023
![The Hall Pass: Band concert, Chicagos DNC, and the abortion pill](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/hall-pass-2-900x675.jpg)
The Hall Pass: Band concert, Chicago’s DNC, and the abortion pill
Eli Frommes, Staff Writer
• April 25, 2023
![A sign at a bus shelter shows the national debt in Washington, DC on Jan. 20, 2023.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/OPED-DEBTLIMIT-HERITAGE-COMMENTARY-GET-900x604.jpg)
U.S. reaches debt ceiling again after raising it in 2021
Alayna Majkrzak, Features Editor
• March 1, 2023
![Donald Trump has done a laundry list of bad things throughout his political career and should not be considered for reelection in 2024.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2855-900x675.jpg)
Opinion: We don’t want bigotry on the ballot
Alayna Majkrzak, Features Editor
• January 19, 2023
![As the U.S. Supreme Court opens oral arguments Monday on whether to strike down affirmative action, UC’s long struggle to bring diversity to its 10 campuses offers lessons on race-neutral admission practices.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/US-NEWS-CALIF-AFFIRMATIVEACTION-LA-900x570.jpg)
Opinion: Affirmative action should stay in place
Vanessa Moreno, News Editor
• November 28, 2022
![The voting age in the United States is 18 and, though many believe it should be lowered to 17 or even 16, teenagers under the current voting age arent mature or informed enough to be trusted with this civic responsibility.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/voting-age-900x599.jpg)
Opinion: The legal voting age should not be lowered
Claire Guzman, Staff Writer
• November 22, 2022
![Mark Curran, the longest-serving sheriff of Lake County, is a Republican running for a spot on the Illinois Supreme Court during the 2022 midterm elections.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Curran-2-900x721.jpeg)
Meet Mark Curran, the Republican running for Illinois Supreme Court
Freedom Tomasello, Opinions Editor
• November 2, 2022
![Allena Barbato, currently a Lake Villa trustee, is a Democrat running to represent Illinoiss 32rd state senate district.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Barbato-Portrait-900x668.jpg)
Meet Allena Barbato, the Democrat candidate running for District 32 State Senator
Lydia Lawrence, Business Director
• October 31, 2022
![Dan Brady, who is running for Illinois Secretary of State, has been a Republicaion state representative in Springfield since 2001.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DanBradyHeadshot2021-1-900x600.jpg)
Meet Dan Brady, the Republican running for Illinois Secretary of State
Mackenzie Sroka, Sports Editor
• October 28, 2022
![Craig Wilcox is Illinois district 32’s Republican State Senator running for reelection on Nov. 8. A veteran, Wilcox has served on a number of different congressional committees.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Option18by10-1-900x720.jpg)
Meet Craig Wilcox, the Republican candidate running for District 32’s State Senator
Lydia Lawrence, Business Director
• October 27, 2022
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