Ex-Madigan aide was warned several times that lying to grand jury would result in perjury charges Ex-Madigan aide was warned several times that lying to grand jury would result in perjury charges Thursday, August 17, 2023 Nearly six months after former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was forced to fire his longtime chief of staff, those in the speaker’s inner circle were once again realizing just how much they’d come to rely on Tim Mapes.
Pritzker vetoes measure granting Ameren authority over transmission line construction Pritzker vetoes measure granting Ameren authority over transmission line construction Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday vetoed a measure that would have granted existing utilities in downstate Illinois, notably Ameren Illinois, the “right of first refusal” for transmission line construction.
Trump, Rauner, policy wins on Democrats’ minds during State Fair’s political festivities Trump, Rauner, policy wins on Democrats’ minds during State Fair’s political festivities Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Donald Trump and Bruce Rauner remained popular punching bags for Illinois Democrats as they rallied in Springfield Wednesday, while the party also touted a long list of recent policy wins. Read more
Choate director replaced as new report says abuse at the facility hasn’t stopped Choate director replaced as new report says abuse at the facility hasn’t stopped Wednesday, August 16, 2023 State officials this week named a new leader of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center amid a drumbeat of criticism and investigations into abuse and poor care at the southern Illinois... Read more
Emails shown at trial detail Madigan world’s response to 2018 sexual harassment scandal Emails shown at trial detail Madigan world’s response to 2018 sexual harassment scandal Wednesday, August 16, 2023 In early 2018, longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was facing a sexual harassment scandal that his closest advisors worried could doom his political future. Read more
Gun industry group challenges new firearms marketing restrictions Gun industry group challenges new firearms marketing restrictions Tuesday, August 15, 2023 A gun trade association has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Illinois law that restricts how gun dealers and manufacturers market their products. Read more
‘The feds are still after me and our Friend:’ jury sees email exchanges between Madigan confidants ‘The feds are still after me and our Friend:’ jury sees email exchanges between Madigan confidants Tuesday, August 15, 2023 After the FBI raided his western Illinois home in May 2019, Mike McClain – an influential lobbyist and close confidant of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan – knew he should... Read more
Firearms industry could face lawsuits for deceptive marketing under new law Firearms industry could face lawsuits for deceptive marketing under new law Monday, August 14, 2023 A new law in Illinois restricts the way gun dealers and manufacturers can market and sell their products and subjects them to civil penalties for violations. Read more