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Who in Springfield still owes Mike Madigan for getting elected?

Who in Springfield still owes Mike Madigan for getting elected?

Think former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s influence ended when he resigned or was convicted of bribery? Maybe not. Fifty-seven Illinois General Assembly members who received funds from Madigan’s political committees are still in office.

By Joe Tabor, Jon Josko

How to stop unfair elections in Illinois

How to stop unfair elections in Illinois

Some Illinois voters April 1 will tell state lawmakers what to do about some of the state’s most pressing problems. One of the issues is the process of deciding legislative and congressional districts. Here’s what to know about gerrymandering.

By Dylan Sharkey