In last-minute reversal, former Sen. Sam McCann pleads guilty to corruption charges In last-minute reversal, former Sen. Sam McCann pleads guilty to corruption charges Thursday, February 15, 2024 Prosecutors played hours of McCann’s FBI testimony in court prior to his plea
Pritzker commits another $182 million to migrant response, details to come next week Pritzker commits another $182 million to migrant response, details to come next week Thursday, February 15, 2024 Despite funding from state and county, roughly $70 million gap remains
Customers pay for utilities' lawyers and corporate donations. Advocates want to change that. Customers pay for utilities' lawyers and corporate donations. Advocates want to change that. Thursday, February 15, 2024 Tens of millions of dollars in cost recovery would be disallowed under legislative proposal Read more
Transportation workers rally for new contract amid negotiations with state Transportation workers rally for new contract amid negotiations with state Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Teamsters seek pay raise, same insurance benefits under current plan Read more
In day 2 of trial, prosecutors detail former lawmaker’s alleged RV rental scheme In day 2 of trial, prosecutors detail former lawmaker’s alleged RV rental scheme Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Government expects to rest its case against ex-state Sen. Sam McCann on Thursday Read more
Feds accuse ex-lawmaker of ‘greed, fraud and arrogance’ in misusing campaign funds Feds accuse ex-lawmaker of ‘greed, fraud and arrogance’ in misusing campaign funds Tuesday, February 13, 2024 After week of delays, former GOP State Sen. Sam McCann’s trial finally underway Read more
Gun rights groups ask SCOTUS to review Illinois’ assault weapons ban Gun rights groups ask SCOTUS to review Illinois’ assault weapons ban Monday, February 12, 2024 Two Illinois cases say law violates 2nd Amendment Read more
McCann trial delayed another day as he cancels plan to represent himself McCann trial delayed another day as he cancels plan to represent himself Monday, February 12, 2024 Former GOP lawmaker accused of corruption will cede defense to his court-appointed standby attorney Read more