Madigan case: Jury to decide fate of alleged ‘Grand Masters of Corruption’
Jurors started deliberating at the public corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago. Judge John Robert Blakey handed the case to the jury shortly after 3 p.m.
Today in Chicago History: Impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich removed from office
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 29, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...
Casino Bill Patron Asks Lawmakers To Put State Over Local Impact
Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) touted the benefits his casino legislation would bring to the state over local ...
Under30CEO on MSN3d
Illinois lawmakers assess $30 billion pension reform
The Illinois Legislature’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability recently released an analysis of a ...
WATCH: Defense attorney says jury stands between Madigan and 'misguided prosecution'
Michael Madigan’s defense team has resumed closing arguments at the former Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial in ...
Price tag for union-backed state pension reform is nearly $30 billion
Gov. JB Pritzker supports bringing pensions into compliance with federal Social Security laws, but he doesn't support any ...