The former Illinois House speaker's sentencing is set for almost one year after the sentencing of former Ald. Edward M. Burke for a racketeering conviction that involved the same broader FBI ...

The next time Illinois state lawmakers want to restrict corrupting influences, they should look at public sector unions.

Defense attorneys clearly see testifying as the best move for Jones before his case lands in the hands of a jury. However, it ...

CHICAGO — Ex-House speaker Michael Madigan, formerly the most powerful man in Illinois politics, “conspired to enhance and preserve (his) power and line his pockets” for years, prosecutors ...

Convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants a new trial.His attorneys claimed in a motion that the trial judge made a series of errors, including allowing prosecutors to present as ...

“Michael Madigan is not corrupt ... Madigan sought to ensure ComEd did not get away with ripping off consumers in Illinois. Madigan’s primary purpose was to work hard for his community ...

The latest Rich States, Poor States report from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) places Illinois among the very poorest in the U.S.

An Illinois House bill would prevent public utilities from making campaign contributions to political candidates if it ...