'How else can we help you?' Jurors hear and see Madigan's vast patronage system inside ComEd

'How else can we help you?' Jurors hear and see Madigan's vast patronage system inside ComEd

A close confidant of Michael J. Madigan sat down with a new ComEd CEO in March 2019 and explained how the then-powerful Illinois House speaker had long viewed the massive utility as an “old-fashioned patronage system.”

A close confidant of Michael J. Madigan sat down with a new ComEd CEO in March 2019 and explained how the then-powerful Illinois House speaker had long viewed the massive utility as an “old-fashioned patronage system.”

Chicago mayoral race: New poll shows dead heat between Johnson and Vallas

Chicago mayoral race: New poll shows dead heat between Johnson and Vallas

With one week left until Chicago's mayoral runoff election, a new non-partisan poll released Tuesday shows a neck-and-neck race to the April 4 finish line.

With one week left until Chicago's mayoral runoff election, a new non-partisan poll released Tuesday shows a neck-and-neck race to the April 4 finish line.

Latino vote could be determining factor in Chicago mayoral election
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Latino vote could be determining factor in Chicago mayoral election

Sylvia Puente, president and CEO of the Latino Policy Forum, weighs in on how she expects Chicago Latinos to vote come next Tuesday.

Sylvia Puente, president and CEO of the Latino Policy Forum, weighs in on how she expects Chicago Latinos to vote come next Tuesday.

Brandon Johnson promises he won’t cut 'one penny' from CPD

Brandon Johnson promises he won’t cut 'one penny' from CPD

Mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson said Monday he won’t cut “one penny” from the Chicago Police Department’s $1.94 billion budget, reversing previous plans to reduce police spending by $150 million.

Mayoral challenger Brandon Johnson said Monday he won’t cut “one penny” from the Chicago Police Department’s $1.94 billion budget, reversing previous plans to reduce police spending by $150 million.

Chicago mayoral election: New poll shows Vallas ahead of Johnson

Chicago mayoral election: New poll shows Vallas ahead of Johnson

A new poll just released is painting a clearer picture of which Chicago mayoral candidate may come out on top next week.

A new poll just released is painting a clearer picture of which Chicago mayoral candidate may come out on top next week.

Chicago labor leaders endorse Paul Vallas for mayor
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Chicago labor leaders endorse Paul Vallas for mayor

Leaders from 23 labor unions that have endorsed Paul Vallas for mayor spoke out for him on Monday, including several who said the tax increases proposed by Johnson are not what Chicago?s battered economy needs right now.

Leaders from 23 labor unions that have endorsed Paul Vallas for mayor spoke out for him on Monday, including several who said the tax increases proposed by Johnson are not what Chicago?s battered economy needs right now.

Johnson wants to eliminate 'two-tiered system' among Chicago's public schools
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Johnson wants to eliminate 'two-tiered system' among Chicago's public schools

Candidate for mayor Brandon Johnson said on Monday he would work to give every Chicago public school the same resources as the system's most selective schools.

Candidate for mayor Brandon Johnson said on Monday he would work to give every Chicago public school the same resources as the system's most selective schools.

ComEd CEO 'wanted to make sure that we did everything possible' to earn Madigan's favor, witness testifies

ComEd CEO 'wanted to make sure that we did everything possible' to earn Madigan's favor, witness testifies

The government’s star witness took the stand at the ComEd bribery trial on Monday as prosecutors presented FBI recordings and internal ComEd documents showing the money went to people who allegedly did no work for the utility company.

The government’s star witness took the stand at the ComEd bribery trial on Monday as prosecutors presented FBI recordings and internal ComEd documents showing the money went to people who allegedly did no work for the utility company.

20 years later: Reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote

20 years later: Reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote

Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.

Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.