Madigan corruption trial enters 4th week
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.
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.
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.
The trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continued into its fourth day on Thursday.
Paris on Politics: "Trump Derangement Syndrome"
Paris Schutz shows it?s easy to make a diagnosis of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" in this episode of "Paris on Politics."
Paris Schutz shows it?s easy to make a diagnosis of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" in this episode of "Paris on Politics."
Quinn advocates for millionaire tax to ease property tax burden
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is back on the campaign trail, though not for an elected office.
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is back on the campaign trail, though not for an elected office.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Obama rallies in Wisconsin as early voting gets underway
Early voting started in Wisconsin this week.
Early voting started in Wisconsin this week.
Michael Madigan trial: First witnesses 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.
Chicago City Council votes on controversial budget proposal
The controversial proposal has aldermen at odds.
The controversial proposal has aldermen at odds.
What to expect in Illinois on Election Day
The race for president tops the list of federal, state and local contests in Illinois, where voters have supported the Democratic presidential nominee for decades but lower-ballot contests are more competitive.
The race for president tops the list of federal, state and local contests in Illinois, where voters have supported the Democratic presidential nominee for decades but lower-ballot contests are more competitive.
Opening statements continue in Madigan's corruption trial
Prosecutors spent two hours laying out the government's case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. He faces 22 counts of racketeering and bribery. Opening statements continue Tuesday.
Prosecutors spent two hours laying out the government's case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. He faces 22 counts of racketeering and bribery. Opening statements continue Tuesday.
Cook County state's attorney candidates ramp up rhetoric
Bob Fioretti was slinging mud at his opponent on Monday, dredging up a case Eileen O'Neill Burke prosecuted 30 years ago of a young boy who was later found to be wrongfully convicted of murder.
Bob Fioretti was slinging mud at his opponent on Monday, dredging up a case Eileen O'Neill Burke prosecuted 30 years ago of a young boy who was later found to be wrongfully convicted of murder.
Cook County state's attorney candidates ramp up rhetoric
On Monday, Bob Fioretti was slinging mud at his opponent, dredging up a case Eileen O'Neill Burke prosecuted 30 years ago of a young boy who was later found to be wrongfully convicted of murder.
On Monday, Bob Fioretti was slinging mud at his opponent, dredging up a case Eileen O'Neill Burke prosecuted 30 years ago of a young boy who was later found to be wrongfully convicted of murder.
Michael Madigan's corruption trial begins with harsh opening statements from prosecutors
Prosecutors delivered sharp opening statements on Monday, painting the long-time political leader as deeply corrupt.
Prosecutors delivered sharp opening statements on Monday, painting the long-time political leader as deeply corrupt.