Chicago School Board candidates opposed by CTU say false ads link them to Trump, Project 2025

A group of school board candidates opposed by the CTU say they have been the target of false and deceptive mailers — incorrectly linking them to Project 2025 and Donald Trump.

Madigan corruption trial enters 4th week
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Testimony has resumed in the federal corruption trial of Michael Madigan. The jury heard all day from the former top lawyer of Commonwealth Edison, who testified about a pressure campaign by former speaker Mike Madigan to hire a politically connected law firm.

Paris on Politics: "Trump Derangement Syndrome"
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Paris Schutz shows it?s easy to make a diagnosis of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" in this episode of "Paris on Politics."

Mike Madigan trial: Secret wiretap calls played in court

The trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continued into its fourth day on Thursday.

Michael Madigan trial: Day 3 focused on relationship with ComEd
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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.

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.

Dolton mayor and boyfriend earning $300K together accused of skipping rent
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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.

Madigan on trial: How alleged ComEd bribes fueled legislation in Springfield
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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.

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.

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.

Michael Madigan trial: First witnesses testify
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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.