Illinois Representative Michael Madigan (D) is in his 17th term as speaker.

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ILLINOIS REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL MADIGAN (D) IS IN HIS 17TH TERM AS SPEAKER and, if he serves out his current term, will wrest the record as the nation's longest-serving speaker from Soloman Blatt (D) of South Carolina. Blatt served 33 years as speaker. In the Senate, members unanimously voted to limit leaders' tenure to five terms. Senate President John Cullerton (D), who is in his fifth term as leader, and Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno agreed to...