CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago Democrat who once set much of Illinois’ political agenda as the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history was convicted of some charges Wednesday in a mixed ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago on Nov. 27, 2024, after another day in his corruption trial.© Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune/TNS ...

AURORA — A Texas-based company broke ground on a new data center in Aurora on Wednesday, the latest in a boom of data storage facility developments in northern Illinois. Gov. JB Pritzker at the ...

Illinois U.S. Senate candidates Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (left), Rep. Robin Kelly (center) and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. Major shakeups are coming to Illinois politics in the next two years.

Illinois lawmakers, use your power to rein in political corruption The people deserve government that works for them, not for political insiders. By Andy Shaw Feb 14, 2025, 8:16am PDT ...

The other recent development showcased the second Chicago. It was a federal jury’s 10-count corruption conviction of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

He set much of Illinois’ political agenda, deciding which pieces of legislation would get a vote. He controlled multiple political funds, allowing him to pick candidates to run.

Illinois political, party leaders react to Trump-Harris debate, predictably along partisan lines by: Michael Johnson, Angelica Sanchez, Paul M. Lisnek Posted: Sep 11, 2024 / 09:17 AM CDT ...

(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares reaction from various Illinois political leaders to two separate U. S.

New Illinois budget features massive investments for workforce development, SkillsUSA opportunities Mike Miletich Jun 20, 2025 Updated Jun 20, 2025 ...