Former Madigan confidant Tim Mapes convicted of lying to protect his boss
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A federal jury in Chicago on Thursday convicted a former chief of staff to longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan of lying under oath to a grand jury to protect his once-powerful boss who is scheduled to go on trial on multiple corruption charges.

Former Madigan confidant Tim Mapes convicted of lying to protect his boss

A federal jury in Chicago on Thursday convicted a former chief of staff to longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan of lying under oath to a grand jury to protect his once-powerful boss who is scheduled to go on trial on multiple corruption charges.

Trump replaces Georgia lawyer with attorney who represented Gunna

Hours before he's expected to turn himself at the Fulton County Jail, former President Donald Trump has swapped out his top defense lawyer with an attorney who has represented T.I and Gunna.

Closing arguments underway in Tim Mapes trial
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Closing arguments were underway Wednesday in the trial of longtime Michael Madigan associate Tim Mapes.

Congressman Chuy Garcia urges Biden to provide relief for housing asylum seekers
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A call was made to President Joe Biden Wednesday to take unilateral action to help defray the cost of housing and caring for the nearly 12,000 migrants who have arrived in Chicago since last summer.

First 2024 Republican presidential debate set to kick off in Milwaukee
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Wednesday night marks the first Republican primary presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. While a number of the candidates will be on hand in Milwaukee, former president Donald Trump will not be among those taking part.

Trump to surrender at Georgia's Fulton County Jail on Thursday

After receiving his consent bond order from a Fulton County judge, it appears former President Donald J. Trump will surrender at the Fulton County Jail this Thursday. He announced his intention to turn himself in via his social platform, Truth Social.

These are the 5 most famous people in Illinois
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Illinois has a slew of well known political figures and entertainers, but a new report has discovered the top five most famous people from each U.S. state.

Trump to surrender Thursday, may have mugshot and fingerprints taken
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When former president Donald Trump turns himself in Thursday in Atlanta on charges of attempted interference with the 2020 election, he is expected to be treated like any other defendant, which would theoretically include fingerprints and a mugshot.

These are the 5 most famous people in Illinois

Illinois has a slew of well known political figures and entertainers, but a new report has discovered the top five most famous people from each U.S. state.

DOJ objects to Donald Trump’s proposed April 2026 date for DC trial

Prosecutors have proposed a trial date in January 2024 in a case accusing the former president of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Biden tours fire-ravaged Maui
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President Joe Biden was in Maui to personally survey the damage from this month's devastating wildfires.