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Madigan corruption trial breaks for holidays amid defense case
Madigan trial highlights lobbying, real estate dealings, and testimony contradicting bribery and extortion allegations.bri ...
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Regulators OK statewide electric grid upgrades, rate increases
Illinois approves $1.8B in grid upgrades by ComEd and Ameren, raising rates but advancing clean energy and resilience goals.
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State lawmakers consider Tier 2 pension changes as new session approaches
Illinois lawmakers consider Tier 2 pension reforms to address Social Security compliance and improve public employee benefits ...
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Worried about grid reliability, state officials seek to boost renewables, energy storage
Illinois grapples with energy grid reliability as demand surges and renewable energy goals lag, raising fears of future ...
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Prosecution rests in Madigan trial as defense calls witness dropped from feds’ list
Prosecutors rest in Madigan trial; defense calls former AT&T lobbyist who denies alleged no-work contract tied to bill's ...
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Budget pressures could impact K-12 funding
Illinois faces budget pressures as K-12 funding advocates push for increased education spending amid a $3.2B deficit.
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Feds set to rest case in Madigan trial; defense prepares to call first witnesses
Eddie Acevedo’s emotional testimony in the Madigan trial reveals conflicting statements on no-work contracts with AT&T and ComEd.
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Electors cast official votes for president
Illinois' 19 electors formally cast votes for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz during the state’s Electoral College ceremony.