Ex-AT&T Illinois head could see bribery charges dismissed under agreement with feds
The Madigan-involved bribery case against AT&T Illinois’ former boss could disappear in a year under a new agreement with prosecutors.
Ex-Speaker Madigan reports to West Virginia prison to begin 7 ½-year sentence
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reported to federal prison Monday to begin serving his 7.5 year sentence for corruption.
Judge calls feds ‘unreliable,’ temporarily blocks National Guard deployment to Illinois
The judge’s order lasts 14 days while the federal, state and local governments work on their next strategies.
Court scrutiny of ICE mounts as judge rules warrantless arrests violated order
Federal courts have increasingly become the state’s main front for resistance to federal shows of force.
Judge won’t block federal troop deployment to Chicago — for now
The judge gave the U.S. Department of Justice two days to respond to Illinois’ request.
Illinois sues to block Trump’s National Guard deployment to Chicago
The Trump administration announced plans to activate the National Guard in Chicago over the weekend.
Over Pritzker’s objections, Trump sending 300 National Guardsmen to Chicago, governor says
The expected deployment of 300 troops comes at federal ICE agents have ramped up enforcement in the Chicago area.
7th Circuit denies Madigan’s bid to stay out of prison while he appeals corruption conviction
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan won't avoid prison while his appeal plays out, a federal court ruled Friday.
New lawsuits against Trump’s immigration actions continue to take shape
Illinois is gearing up for a court battle in anticipation of the federal government sending troops to Chicago.
Ex-GOP nominee for AG Tom DeVore temporarily loses law license over inappropriate client relationship
Tom DeVore, a former GOP nominee for attorney general, will temporarily lose his law license.
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