Mike Madigan trial live updates: Jury holds 1st full day of deliberations in corruption trial
The jury began their first full day of deliberations on Thursday - 14-and-a-half weeks after being seated in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's federal bribery and racketeering trial.
Jury deliberates at ex-Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial
The jury has completed its first full day of deliberations at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael ...
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Illinois lawmakers revive push to create prescription drug affordability board
With prescription drug costs soaring, Illinois lawmakers announced legislation this week reviving efforts to create a ...
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Secession Schemes Within the States
Residents of red counties in blue states wish they had a new political home. Also, in Florida, the Legislature is starting to stand up to Ron DeSantis.
Illinois House lawmakers file almost 1,800 new bills only 2 weeks into legislative session
Illinois lawmakers kicked off their spring legislative session roughly three weeks ago, but lawmakers in the House have already filed more than 1,800 bills that could be acted on before the General ...
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Jury deliberates in ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial
The jury now has the case in the public corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago. Judge ...
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Prosecutor calls Madigan, McClain ‘grand msters of corruption’ as case goes to jury
As ComEd’s lead external lobbyist for years, McClain took Madigan’s job recommendations and referred them to leaders at the ...
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Prosecutor calls Madigan, McClain ‘grand masters of corruption’ as case goes to jury
As ComEd’s lead external lobbyist for years, McClain took Madigan’s job recommendations and referred them to leaders at the ...
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A Jury Will Now Decide Michael Madigan’s Fate. Here’s a Breakdown of the Landmark Corruption Case
Michael Madigan’s defense team rested Thursday, nearly three months after opening statements and testimony began in the ...
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Illinois Introduces Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Joining Growing List of States
Illinois has become the latest state to propose a Bitcoin reserve, joining a growing list of states advancing similar bills.
Indiana House speaker: Yes, we’re serious about welcoming Illinois counties to Indiana
When seven counties in Illinois voted in November to explore secession from their state and separate from the influence of ...
Democrats’ ‘small victory’ in a ‘long war’
Good morning, Early Birds. Our thoughts are with the victims of the plane and helicopter crash at DCA last night. Send tips ...