As we get ready to welcome 2019, we thought we’d take a few minutes to listen back to the past year in Illinois government and politics.

Illinois lawmakers are trying to gauge whether legalizing sports betting could help the state earn some much-needed revenue.  Experts say the plan has long-term benefits, but only if it’s done right.  

The inspector general for the Illinois General Assembly said there isn't enough proof that a former House leader, Rep. Lou Lang, sexually harassed or intimidated a legislative activist.

The proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution passed Congress in the 1970s. On Wednesday, Illinois made news by ratifying it — 46 years later.

A resolution that would have Illinois ratify the Equal Rights Amendment has yet to be called for a deciding House vote. The House sponsor, Democratic State Rep. from Skokie, Lou Lang, says he's close to reaching the 3/5ths vote needed, but there are still "attendance issues."