Cook County taxpayers to foot bill in dispute involving Board of Review commissioner
Cook County taxpayers are set to pay $180,000 as part of a settlement involving a wrongful termination lawsuit against Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele.
Madigan, business partner testify as co-defendant McClain seeks separate trial
As the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan nears its end, his co-defendant, Michael McClain is once again demanding their trials be separated.
Madigan trial: Former Illinois House Speaker returns to the witness stand
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the witness stand Monday afternoon in his federal corruption trial.
Illinois lawmakers introduce bill to decriminalize prostitution
Illinois State Senator Celina Villanueva and State Representative Will Guzzardi introduced new legislation Monday aimed at decriminalizing prostitution in the state.
Illinois House speaker hints taxpayer money could go toward a new Bears stadium in Bronzeville
For the first time, Illinois lawmakers are signaling support for using taxpayer money to assist the Chicago Bears with a potential stadium project.
Madigan faces cross examination in corruption trial
Mike Madigan resumed his testimony Monday after a weekend break, with cross-examination underway.
Madigan back on the stand for cross-examination
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the witness stand Monday afternoon in his federal corruption trial.
State willing to help Bears with new stadium at Michael Reese site, speaker says
For the first time, Illinois lawmakers are signaling support for using taxpayer money to assist the Chicago Bears with a potential stadium project.
Could Illinois be the next state to decriminalize prostitution?
Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill to decriminalize sex work, aiming to improve safety and access to essential services for sex workers.
Chicago aldermen propose weakening sanctuary city protections
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office with promises of mass deportations, a proposal to amend Chicago?s Welcoming City Ordinance is reigniting debate over the city?s sanctuary status.
Illinois lawmaker pushes local reform after Trump becomes convicted felon
In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s felony conviction, Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford is calling for a review of local election laws governing who can run for public office.
Illinois lawmaker pushes reform after Trump sentenced in hush money case
In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump?s felony conviction, Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford is calling for a review of election laws governing who can run for public office.
Calumet City alderwoman speaks on death threats made against her and son
Calumet City Ald. Monet Wilson addressed the public Thursday night regarding sexual assault and death threats made towards her and her minor son.
Paris on Politics: Dysfunction between City Hall and Springfield
Paris Schutz says there?s a simple way to clear up the dysfunction between City Hall and Springfield: you got to phone a friend.
Calumet City alderwoman speaks on death threats made against her and son
Calumet City Ald. Monet Wilson addressed the public on Thursday night regarding sexual assault and death threats made towards her and her minor son.
Chicago mayor responds after Pritzker criticism
Gov. JB Pritzker vented about Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday. Now, Johnson is responding.
'You're not welcome anymore': 2 Chicago alderpeople call for deporting some undocumented immigrants
A change has been proposed to the Chicago ordinance that prohibits police from helping federal immigration authorities deport undocumented immigrants arrested for crimes.
Madigan denies quid pro quo allegations in testimony, rejects ties to McClain's actions
Explosive testimony rocked the courtroom Wednesday as former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the stand for a second day.
Explosive testimony: Madigan returns to witness stand in corruption trial
Explosive testimony rocked the courtroom Wednesday as former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the stand for a second day.
Remembering Jimmy Carter: VP Kamala Harris delivers eulogy
Leaders from across the political spectrum paid respect to the former president.