Brenden is a Statehouse reporter. Brenden is a 2017 graduate of DePaul, where he received his bachelor's degree in journalism & political science, and a 2018 graduate of UIS, where he received his master's degree in Public Affairs Reporting.
President Donald Trump this week reiterated his support for Illinois Republican gubernational nominee Darren Bailey, declaring that he’s “already endorsed him” and he’s “all for Bailey.”
State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is urging his colleagues to call on House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, to resign as the chamber's leader over the handling of sexual harassment allegations made against ex-Rep. Harry Benton by a former district staffer.
