For Speaker Madigan, when do drips become a flood?
For Speaker Madigan, when do drips become a flood?
A few brave souls have come forward with their stories about the behavior under Madigan’s dome. But how many still feel powerless?
Madigan chief of staff resigns after sexual harassment allegations
Madigan chief of staff resigns after sexual harassment allegations
Tim Mapes has resigned from his posts in Madigan’s office and the Democratic Party of Illinois after a fellow staff member accused him of sexual harassment.
Obscure government official’s side gig a cause for concern
Obscure government official’s side gig a cause for concern
Andrew Hamilton is clearly a man of many hats. But some of those hats should raise eyebrows.
Trump considering commuting Blagojevich sentence
Trump considering commuting Blagojevich sentence
The former Illinois governor is halfway through his 14-year sentence for corruption-related charges.
Taxpayer victory: General Assembly passes bill restricting golden parachutes for government officials
Taxpayer victory: General Assembly passes bill restricting golden parachutes for government officials
Senate Bill 3604 would limit government workers’ ability to collect extravagant severance packages, also known as “golden parachutes,” on their way out of office.
Illinois Supreme Court ruling a victory for government transparency
Illinois Supreme Court ruling a victory for government transparency
The court’s ruling strengthens Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act, a crucial tool in holding government officials accountable.
Senate votes to ban tobacco products, e-cigarettes for Illinoisans under 21
Senate votes to ban tobacco products, e-cigarettes for Illinoisans under 21
Pending the House’s vote and the governor’s signature, the bill would expand Chicago’s smoking age restriction statewide.
The bipartisan bullies of township government
The bipartisan bullies of township government
Townships are the cockroaches of governance. They won’t die.
Madigan re-elected chairman of Illinois Democratic Party
Madigan re-elected chairman of Illinois Democratic Party
The longtime House speaker is the only state legislative leader in the nation to also serve as a party chairman.
Happy birthday, Mike Madigan
Happy birthday, Mike Madigan
What do you get a man who has everything?
Tackle football ban for children under 12 shelved for now
Tackle football ban for children under 12 shelved for now
The measure would’ve banned kids aged 12 and under from playing tackle football.
House passes McHenry County consolidation bill
House passes McHenry County consolidation bill
A bill that would give McHenry County voters a more powerful voice in township consolidation is one step closer to becoming law.
McHenry County consolidation bill passes committee, advances to House floor
McHenry County consolidation bill passes committee, advances to House floor
A House bill that would allow for the dissolution of township governments in McHenry County has passed committee and is set to receive a vote.
Lake Forest city attorney resigns following investigation into secret lobbying payments
Lake Forest city attorney resigns following investigation into secret lobbying payments
In an effort to lure backing for an Amtrak train stop, a February report showed nearly $200,000 traveled from Lake Forest to a Washington, D.C., lobbying firm. The city attorney, whose private law firm processed the transaction, has resigned from office.