Madigan reigns and remains – why?
Madigan reigns and remains – why?
In his 17th term leading the Illinois House of Representatives, Madigan has broken the record as the longest-serving House speaker in modern U.S. history.
Lisa Madigan will not seek re-election, ending record-breaking tenure as Illinois attorney general
Lisa Madigan will not seek re-election, ending record-breaking tenure as Illinois attorney general
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will not seek to extend her record as the longest-serving attorney general in Illinois history. Her father has remained Springfield’s most powerful state legislative leader throughout her tenure.
Judge allows lawsuit against Madigan to proceed
Judge allows lawsuit against Madigan to proceed
A federal judge has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by a 2016 primary opponent of House Speaker Mike Madigan, which alleges discrimination by the speaker for filing “sham candidates.”
Illinois ranks 3rd-to-last in U.S. for state lawsuit climate
Illinois ranks 3rd-to-last in U.S. for state lawsuit climate
Illinois ranked No. 48 of 50 states, and “Chicago or Cook County” was named the nation’s worst local jurisdiction in a survey of executives and attorneys about the fairness and reasonableness of state liability systems.
Chicago moves to ban sale of single servings of alcohol after midnight
Chicago moves to ban sale of single servings of alcohol after midnight
The proposal would prohibit retailers from selling single servings of alcohol after midnight in a questionable move to fight panhandling and public intoxication.
Cook County Board of Review commissioner under investigation for potential ethics violation
Cook County Board of Review commissioner under investigation for potential ethics violation
Ethics officials are petitioning the Cook County Circuit Court to enforce a subpoena seeking information on potential profits obtained by Commissioner Larry Rogers from his law firm’s lawsuits against Cook County government.
Chicago aldermen fail to attend committee meetings nearly half the time
Chicago aldermen fail to attend committee meetings nearly half the time
Committee meetings are a critical step in the legislative process, yet aldermen skip them almost half the time.
Former Illinois lawmakers powered by energy interests
Former Illinois lawmakers powered by energy interests
No Americans trust their state government less than Illinoisans.
Madigan’s rules kill reform efforts
Madigan’s rules kill reform efforts
A post-mortem on Illinois’ 2017 regular legislative session shows missed opportunities for taxpayer savings.
Illinois House Speaker Madigan now the longest-serving state House speaker in U.S. history
Illinois House Speaker Madigan now the longest-serving state House speaker in U.S. history
Madigan has now controlled his chamber as speaker for more than 11,900 days.
Madigan calls session on Governor’s Day
Madigan calls session on Governor’s Day
The House speaker’s spokesman claims the session is not a political move.
Madigan breaks record as longest-serving House speaker in modern history
Madigan breaks record as longest-serving House speaker in modern history
The speaker’s prowess for political longevity is unmatched in modern America.
Former Cook County assessor’s office employee pleads guilty in bribery scheme
Former Cook County assessor’s office employee pleads guilty in bribery scheme
Unfortunately, exchanging money for lower property tax bills is nothing new at the Cook County assessor’s office.
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to take up Wisconsin gerrymandering case
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to take up Wisconsin gerrymandering case
Illinois’ election districts heavily dilute suburban vote.