Jury selection begins in trial of former AT&T Illinois boss accused of bribing Madigan Jury selection begins in trial of former AT&T Illinois boss accused of bribing Madigan Former speaker’s own racketeering trial set for next month
Federal judge rejects Illinois’ bid to end court oversight of disability programs Federal judge rejects Illinois’ bid to end court oversight of disability programs Illinois has made ‘significant progress’ but not yet met mandates of 2011 Ligas consent decree, judge rules
State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional Limited ruling applies only to plaintiffs; both sides considering next steps
Capitol Briefs: Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument Capitol Briefs: Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument Financial institutions sue credit card fee law; Mendoza withholds payments to embattled village
State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois Advocates say the controversial project is necessary to meet renewable energy needs
Judge orders prison officials to relocate Stateville population by Sept. 30 Judge orders prison officials to relocate Stateville population by Sept. 30 Department of Corrections had already been planning to close dilapidated facility
In month since SCOTUS bribery decision, Madigan-related corruption cases forge ahead In month since SCOTUS bribery decision, Madigan-related corruption cases forge ahead Former speaker, allies seek to leverage new, narrowed interpretation of federal bribery law
Capitol Briefs: Grayson personnel file released, Stateville inmates ask to be moved Capitol Briefs: Grayson personnel file released, Stateville inmates ask to be moved Preparations for November election underway, with security a top priority
Nearly 200 people allege decades of ‘systematic’ abuse at youth jail in Chicago Nearly 200 people allege decades of ‘systematic’ abuse at youth jail in Chicago Group filed suit on behalf of survivors of alleged abuse at state youth prisons earlier this year
Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services As hearings begin this week, independent court monitor says state’s services are ‘in stark contrast to national best practices’