Madigan probe paused pending U.S. Attorney’s guidance Madigan probe paused pending U.S. Attorney’s guidance Tuesday, September 15, 2020 The Democratic chairman and ranking Republican on a special legislative committee investigating House Speaker Michael Madigan both said Tuesday that they are awaiting further guidance from federal prosecutors about how far they can go in questioning witnesses and calling for documents.
Child welfare officials say they’re coping during pandemic Child welfare officials say they’re coping during pandemic Monday, September 14, 2020 Child welfare officials in Illinois told a panel of state lawmakers Monday that the COVID-19 pandemic has hindered but not completely prevented their efforts to monitor children at risk of abuse or neglect.
State senator facing federal tax evasion charge resigns State senator facing federal tax evasion charge resigns Monday, September 14, 2020 State Sen. Terry Link, who was charged last month in federal court with tax evasion, resigned his seat last week. Read more
Republicans outline charge against Madigan, seek witnesses and documents Republicans outline charge against Madigan, seek witnesses and documents Thursday, September 10, 2020 Republicans in the Illinois House on Thursday unveiled a single charge they hope to bring against Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan, accusing him of “conduct unbecoming to a... Read more
GOP investigators hope to get answers from Madigan GOP investigators hope to get answers from Madigan Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Republicans who will serve on a special investigative committee looking into House Speaker Michael Madigan’s role in a bribery scandal involving utility giant Commonwealth Edison said... Read more
Madigan hearings to begin next week (WITH PODCAST) Madigan hearings to begin next week (WITH PODCAST) Friday, September 4, 2020 A special investigative committee of the General Assembly will begin meeting at the Capitol next week to decide the fate of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Read more
Illinois surpasses 240k COVID-19 cases Illinois surpasses 240k COVID-19 cases Thursday, September 3, 2020 Illinois surpassed another grim milestone Thursday as the total number of COVID-19 cases passed the 240,000 mark. Read more
Pritzker warns of virus spread during holiday weekend Pritzker warns of virus spread during holiday weekend Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker and other public health officials warned Wednesday of the danger of spreading COVID-19 during social gatherings as families and friends make plans for the upcoming Labor Day... Read more