State senator facing federal tax evasion charge resigns State senator facing federal tax evasion charge resigns Monday, September 14, 2020 State Sen. Terry Link, who was charged last month in federal court with tax evasion, resigned his seat last week.
Republicans outline charge against Madigan, seek witnesses and documents Republicans outline charge against Madigan, seek witnesses and documents Thursday, September 10, 2020 Republicans in the Illinois House on Thursday unveiled a single charge they hope to bring against Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan, accusing him of “conduct unbecoming to a legislator or which constitutes a breach of public trust.”
GOP investigators hope to get answers from Madigan GOP investigators hope to get answers from Madigan Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Republicans who will serve on a special investigative committee looking into House Speaker Michael Madigan’s role in a bribery scandal involving utility giant Commonwealth Edison said... Read more
Madigan hearings to begin next week (WITH PODCAST) Madigan hearings to begin next week (WITH PODCAST) Friday, September 4, 2020 A special investigative committee of the General Assembly will begin meeting at the Capitol next week to decide the fate of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Read more
Illinois surpasses 240k COVID-19 cases Illinois surpasses 240k COVID-19 cases Thursday, September 3, 2020 Illinois surpassed another grim milestone Thursday as the total number of COVID-19 cases passed the 240,000 mark. Read more
Pritzker warns of virus spread during holiday weekend Pritzker warns of virus spread during holiday weekend Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker and other public health officials warned Wednesday of the danger of spreading COVID-19 during social gatherings as families and friends make plans for the upcoming Labor Day... Read more
Tourism decline could put state on hook for McCormick Place bonds Tourism decline could put state on hook for McCormick Place bonds Tuesday, September 1, 2020 A drastic drop in tourism and convention revenues in the Chicago area brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic could put the state on the hook for making bond payments on behalf of the operators of the... Read more
Advocate warns of moving foster children to managed care Advocate warns of moving foster children to managed care Monday, August 31, 2020 The state is moving ahead with its plan to shift an estimated 18,000 children from the child welfare system into a health care coverage plan despite warnings from children’s advocates that... Read more