A Student Publication of Illinois YMCA Youth & Government
By: Joseph Brant, Editor During the 2021 Youth and Government Assembly, delegates voted remotely for their candidate of choice. The candidates gave speeches during the 2021 Opening Session. The gubernatorial candidates participated in a...
By: Elizabeth Arias and Lea Bartos As a Lt. Governor candidate, Carlos Martinez plans to include more delegations from regions two and three as well as provide all regions with equal opportunities for resources....
By: Elizabeth Arias and Lea Bartos “It took being forced into discussion with all kinds of different people with different views to really impress…the importance of impartiality and understanding,” shared Lt. Governor candidate Tinu...
By: Elizabeth Arias and Lea Bartos As a gubernatorial candidate, Asa Newell strives to improve training for Lobbyists and Legislative Assistants, as well as expand the judicial system into other delegations. Because of the...
By: Elizabeth Arias and Lea Bartos After seeing all the “incredible debate in the committee rooms, the legislators advocating for their bills, and the beauty of the capitol building,” Aayush Gupta was inspired to...
By: Gabi Mintrup Hard work pays off! On the afternoon of March 20, 2021, Governor David signed his very first bill into law. H-B-13, written by Sen. Maddie DeGraff and Rep. Leland Pan of...
On March 19, 2021, Governor David sent a statement to the Observer that sought to clarify his goals for the 2021 Springfield session. The statement reads as follows: Dearest Colleagues: I feel that in...
by: Gabi Mintrup “I think people involved in politics should love what they’re doing, do what they love, and be fully committed to it.” This is what Representative Emanuel Chris Welch had to say...
by: Elise Fulmer On Thursday, during training, the Observer had the privilege of talking with and interviewing Illinois Senator Elgie Sims, Jr. He shared aspects of his job, passions, and advice for youth interested...
