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Madigan’s corruption doesn’t deserve an oil portrait
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption conviction means capturing his likeness in a portrait would be tax dollars poorly spent, one lawmaker says. One state lawmaker is pushing to ensure convicted former Illinois…
Pritzker vetoes 5th lowest of 16 Democrat-controlled…
In Illinois, 99% of state bills passed by the Democratic supermajority become law with no…
Illinois lifts nuclear ban, but tightens grip on energy…
Lawmakers pass a bill to end the ban on large nuclear plants but include plans on expanding…
Illinois’ trick-or-treating rules: What to know
Halloween is when the masks go on and candy fills the bag. Cities and towns regulating…
Harvey declaring financial distress under $164M debt
Harvey is seeking state aid under Illinois’ Financially Distressed City Law, but without…
How to improve Chicago’s billion-dollar transit crisis
Chicago Transit Authority ridership is still below pre-pandemic levels. Crime and a budget shortfall make matters worse, but there are cost-effective ways to make it safer. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently called out…
Illinois checks, balances? Not under Pritzker
As veto session begins and power goes back to the Democratic majority state legislature, the…
Michael Madigan begins prison term today
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s 7.5-year federal prison sentence starts Oct.…
Michael Madigan begins prison term
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s 7.5-year federal prison sentence started Oct.…
More states push legislation to consolidate elections
States are pushing to consolidate elections into fewer election days. Aligning municipal with…
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