Michael Madigan trial: Day 3 focused on relationship with ComEd
Scott Vogt, a longtime ComEd executive, took the stand on Wednesday and explained that if his company wanted to get big things done in Springfield, there was one person to go through.
Scott Vogt, a longtime ComEd executive, took the stand on Wednesday and explained that if his company wanted to get big things done in Springfield, there was one person to go through.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard facing eviction, landlord speaks out
Controversial Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has a new battle on her hands.
Controversial Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has a new battle on her hands.
Mike Madigan trial: Day 3 focused on relationship with ComEd
Scott Vogt, a longtime ComEd executive, took the stand on Wednesday and explained that if his company wanted to get big things done in Springfield, there was one person to go through.
Scott Vogt, a longtime ComEd executive, took the stand on Wednesday and explained that if his company wanted to get big things done in Springfield, there was one person to go through.
Dolton mayor and boyfriend earning $300K together accused of skipping rent
Controversial Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has a new battle on her hands. She's being evicted for not paying her rent and now, Henyard?s landlord is speaking out about her tenant trouble.
Controversial Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard has a new battle on her hands. She's being evicted for not paying her rent and now, Henyard?s landlord is speaking out about her tenant trouble.
Harris decries Trump after John Kelly says former president wanted generals like Hitler?s
Vice President Kamala Harris says that comments praising Adolf Hitler reportedly made by Donald Trump to his longest-serving chief of staff offer a window into who the former president ?really is.?
Vice President Kamala Harris says that comments praising Adolf Hitler reportedly made by Donald Trump to his longest-serving chief of staff offer a window into who the former president ?really is.?
Madigan on trial: How alleged ComEd bribes fueled legislation in Springfield
Former House Speaker Mike Madigan?s corruption trial Tuesday uncovered how ComEd allegedly used bribes, no-work jobs, and lobbying to pass lucrative legislation, boosting profits through rate hikes while cementing Madigan?s grip on Illinois politics.
Former House Speaker Mike Madigan?s corruption trial Tuesday uncovered how ComEd allegedly used bribes, no-work jobs, and lobbying to pass lucrative legislation, boosting profits through rate hikes while cementing Madigan?s grip on Illinois politics.
Milwaukee wrong-way driver passes motorcade for Kamala Harris
A suspected drunk driver drove the wrong way toward Vice President Kamala Harris’ motorcade in Milwaukee on Monday.
A suspected drunk driver drove the wrong way toward Vice President Kamala Harris’ motorcade in Milwaukee on Monday.
Trump wanted 'generals like Hitler's,' former chief of staff says
Donald Trump’s former chief of staff John Kelly has joined a growing list of former Trump administration officials to cast the former president as a threat to the country.
Donald Trump’s former chief of staff John Kelly has joined a growing list of former Trump administration officials to cast the former president as a threat to the country.
Testimony continues in corruption trial of Mike Madigan
Former Illinois state Rep. Scott Drury was called to witness in the Mike Madigan corruption trial Wednesday.
Former Illinois state Rep. Scott Drury was called to witness in the Mike Madigan corruption trial Wednesday.
Gov. Walz casts vote for Harris, against St. Paul free childcare tax
Vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially cast his vote on Wednesday, telling reporters he both voted for Kamala Harris for president, and backed St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s stance against a childcare tax levy.
Vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially cast his vote on Wednesday, telling reporters he both voted for Kamala Harris for president, and backed St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s stance against a childcare tax levy.
Gus Walz votes for first time, to cheers and a high-five from dad
Gus Walz voted Wednesday morning, 10 days after his 18th birthday. Gov. Tim Walz and Gus fed their ballots into the machine together as an election worker called out “First-time voter" and the room erupted in cheers.
Gus Walz voted Wednesday morning, 10 days after his 18th birthday. Gov. Tim Walz and Gus fed their ballots into the machine together as an election worker called out “First-time voter" and the room erupted in cheers.
Mike Madigan trial continues today with more testimony
State lawmakers are testifying in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
State lawmakers are testifying in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Johnson faces pressure to remove extremists from CPD
Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing mounting pressure to fulfill his campaign promise to remove extremists from the Chicago Police Department.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing mounting pressure to fulfill his campaign promise to remove extremists from the Chicago Police Department.
Chicago mayor faces pressure to remove extremists from CPD
Mayor Brandon Johnson faces mounting pressure to fulfill his campaign promise to remove extremists from the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Mayor Brandon Johnson faces mounting pressure to fulfill his campaign promise to remove extremists from the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Trump, Vance and Walz on the campaign trail. Where's Harris?
it was a busy day on the campaign trail with one notable exception.
it was a busy day on the campaign trail with one notable exception.
'That is our goal': Chicago mayor nets council win on controversial borrowing plan
Critics say the plan is risky and could saddle the city with additional debt if interest rates turn out to be higher than expected.
Critics say the plan is risky and could saddle the city with additional debt if interest rates turn out to be higher than expected.
Cook County Jail bringing democracy to detainees
Beyond the barbed wire and locked doors at Cook County Jail's Division 11, something significant is happening not many know about.
Beyond the barbed wire and locked doors at Cook County Jail's Division 11, something significant is happening not many know about.
Cook County Jail bringing democracy to detainees
Beyond the barbed wire and locked doors at Cook County Jail's Division 11, something significant is happening not many know about.
Beyond the barbed wire and locked doors at Cook County Jail's Division 11, something significant is happening not many know about.
Mike Madigan trial: Government calls first witnesses to testify
The attorney for Michael Madigan’s co-defendant, Mike McClain, revealed on Tuesday how lobbyists curry favor with politicians such as the former Speaker of the Illinois House.
The attorney for Michael Madigan’s co-defendant, Mike McClain, revealed on Tuesday how lobbyists curry favor with politicians such as the former Speaker of the Illinois House.
Mayor Johnson nets council win on controversial borrowing plan
Critics say the plan is risky and could saddle the city with additional debt if interest rates turn out to be higher than expected.
Critics say the plan is risky and could saddle the city with additional debt if interest rates turn out to be higher than expected.