Was corruption at the heart of Illinois’ gas tax hike?
Was corruption at the heart of Illinois’ gas tax hike?
The target, state Sen. Martin Sandoval, D-Chicago, is as clouted as they come.
Feds raid home, offices of Illinois lawmaker close to Madigan
Feds raid home, offices of Illinois lawmaker close to Madigan
A fourth political ally of Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has become the latest target of an ongoing federal investigation.
Pritzker wants statewide ban on flavored e-cigarettes
Pritzker wants statewide ban on flavored e-cigarettes
Gov. J.B. Pritzker voiced support of some state and local leaders’ efforts to outlaw use of flavored vaping juice amid nationwide alarm over teen e-cigarette use. Outlawing flavored vapes may not be the answer.
Chicago considering ‘all-out ban’ on e-cigarettes
Chicago considering ‘all-out ban’ on e-cigarettes
Chicago City Council will consider a proposal that would ban electronic cigarettes citywide amid a nationwide spike in deaths and illnesses linked to the devices.
Illinois House bill would ban flavored tobacco, e-cigarette products
Illinois House bill would ban flavored tobacco, e-cigarette products
The Illinois General Assembly is weighing a statewide ban on flavored e-cigarettes in light of recent deaths and illnesses linked to vaping products.
Watchdog: Cook County clerk illegally hired political connections
Watchdog: Cook County clerk illegally hired political connections
A watchdog has accused Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough of running an “illegal patronage” operation, and is calling for federal oversight of her office.
Only in Illinois: Wife of indicted political boss will hold highest judicial post in the state
Only in Illinois: Wife of indicted political boss will hold highest judicial post in the state
What would appear to many Illinoisans as glaring conflicts of interest over the years have not appeared to raise red flags for the new chief justice.
Property tax relief task force votes against ending costly conflicts of interest
Property tax relief task force votes against ending costly conflicts of interest
Some Illinois lawmakers supplement their income doing property tax appeals work at private law firms. A property tax relief task force that includes some of those lawmakers killed a proposal to end that conflict of interest.
Anne Burke named chief justice of Illinois Supreme Court while husband faces corruption charges
Anne Burke named chief justice of Illinois Supreme Court while husband faces corruption charges
The Illinois Supreme Court elected Anne Burke chief justice as Ald. Ed Burke faces a 14-count indictment on federal corruption charges.
Outgoing Chicago FBI chief hints at more corruption indictments, calls for term limits
Outgoing Chicago FBI chief hints at more corruption indictments, calls for term limits
Chicago’s top FBI officer offered term limits as one solution to Chicago’s culture of corruption, suggesting more revelations are on their way, as he moves into an executive role in Washington, D.C.
Appellate judges rule Mautino campaign violated election code, faces more fines
Appellate judges rule Mautino campaign violated election code, faces more fines
The campaign committee that once backed Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino – a former state lawmaker – violated Illinois election codes, appellate judges ruled.
Judge rules in Madigan’s favor on ‘sham candidate’ lawsuit
Judge rules in Madigan’s favor on ‘sham candidate’ lawsuit
Lawyers for Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan argued that even if he did recruit so-called “sham candidates” to siphon votes away from his 2016 primary opponent, such tactics aren’t against the law.
Burke steps down from property tax appeals business, Madigan remains
Burke steps down from property tax appeals business, Madigan remains
Ald. Ed Burke has long been criticized for operating a lucrative law business in the politically clouted world of Cook County property tax appeals, a world in which the speaker of the Illinois House of Representative continues to make money.
Culture of harassment, bullying in Madigan’s office detailed in probe
Culture of harassment, bullying in Madigan’s office detailed in probe
Government employees under Madigan’s watch were made to feel accountable to lobbyists, political campaign staff and other outside interests. Not the public.