Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Former Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn joined Republican Rep. Ryan Spain Tuesday in calling for a constitutional amendment that would allow citizens to propose ethics-related constitutional amendments on the ballot through petitions.
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 After week of delays, former GOP State Sen. Sam McCann’s trial finally underway
McCann trial delayed another day as he cancels plan to represent himself McCann trial delayed another day as he cancels plan to represent himself Former GOP lawmaker accused of corruption will cede defense to his court-appointed standby attorney
Former lawmaker taken into custody amid delays to his corruption trial after sudden hospitalization Former lawmaker taken into custody amid delays to his corruption trial after sudden hospitalization Former Republican State Sen. Sam McCann was taken into custody Friday morning.
Misdeeds by Carlinville funeral home director spur legislative proposals Misdeeds by Carlinville funeral home director spur legislative proposals At least 80 families have received wrong remains, according to coroner
Democratic leaders poised to revisit Biometric Information Privacy Act after court rulings Democratic leaders poised to revisit Biometric Information Privacy Act after court rulings Business groups have long sought changes to statute that’s led to hundreds of lawsuits
Staffing agencies not exempted from antitrust law, state Supreme Court rules Staffing agencies not exempted from antitrust law, state Supreme Court rules Attorney General sued agencies for allegedly colluding to hold down wages
Smart Start preschool expansion ahead of schedule in first fiscal year Smart Start preschool expansion ahead of schedule in first fiscal year Pritzker continues tour of state at Rochester Elementary School
Lawmakers introduce bill to create state prescription drug price oversight board Lawmakers introduce bill to create state prescription drug price oversight board Governor-appointed board would have authority to cap drug costs
Lawmakers clear path for assault weapon registration rules Lawmakers clear path for assault weapon registration rules Some members record symbolic objection, saying rules are too vague and complicated