Former aide testifies in Madigan corruption trial, reveals speaker?s control
A former staffer for ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan returned to the stand Wednesday as the speaker's corruption trial continued.
A former staffer for ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan returned to the stand Wednesday as the speaker's corruption trial continued.
Michael Madigan trial: Former ComEd exec testifies on utility rate hikes, political favors
Lengthy testimony from former ComEd General Counsel Tom O?Neill continued Tuesday in the corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and co-defendant, Michael McClain.
Lengthy testimony from former ComEd General Counsel Tom O?Neill continued Tuesday in the corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and co-defendant, Michael McClain.
Mike Madigan trial: Former ComEd exec testifies on utility rate hikes, political favors
Lengthy testimony from former ComEd General Counsel Tom O’Neill continued Tuesday in the corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and co-defendant, Michael McClain.
Lengthy testimony from former ComEd General Counsel Tom O’Neill continued Tuesday in the corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and co-defendant, Michael McClain.
Former ComEd lawyer?s testimony spotlights Madigan?s alleged influence in energy bill push
Lengthy testimony from former ComEd chief lawyer Tom O?Neill continued on Tuesday in the corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Lengthy testimony from former ComEd chief lawyer Tom O?Neill continued on Tuesday in the corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
2024 Election: Early voting ramps up with one week left
Political races nationally and here in Illinois are in a sprint for the finish as Election Day is now just one week away. Around 600,000 voters in Cook County have already cast their ballots.
Political races nationally and here in Illinois are in a sprint for the finish as Election Day is now just one week away. Around 600,000 voters in Cook County have already cast their ballots.
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.
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.
Illinois allocating funds from cannabis taxes, opioid settlements to address mental health challenges
Illinois is allocating funds from cannabis taxes and opioid settlements to address mental health challenges across the state.
Illinois is allocating funds from cannabis taxes and opioid settlements to address mental health challenges across the state.
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.
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.
Illinois allocating funds from cannabis taxes, opioid settlements to address mental health challenges
Illinois is allocating funds from cannabis taxes and opioid settlements to address mental health challenges across the state.
Illinois is allocating funds from cannabis taxes and opioid settlements to address mental health challenges across the state.
Former ComEd executive testifies about pressure from Madigan’s confidant in law firm hiring deal
Federal prosecutors continue to build their case that Mike Madigan traded his power to score jobs and contracts for his political supporters.
Federal prosecutors continue to build their case that Mike Madigan traded his power to score jobs and contracts for his political supporters.
'It makes us a threat': Chicago School Board candidates sound off on attack ads
Races for Chicago's first elected school board are coming down to the wire.
Races for Chicago's first elected school board are coming down to the wire.
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.