Former Sen. Tom Cullerton pleads guilty to embezzlement Former Sen. Tom Cullerton pleads guilty to embezzlement Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Campaign season opens as candidates line up to file Campaign season opens as candidates line up to file Monday, March 7, 2022 The 2022 campaign season got underway in earnest Monday as candidates lined up in front of election offices to turn in petitions to get their names on the June 28 primary election ballot.
DCFS Director comes under fire for child deaths, improper placements DCFS Director comes under fire for child deaths, improper placements Friday, March 4, 2022 A Cook County judge this week found the director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in contempt for the fifth and sixth time this year for housing two girls in locked... Read more
Baby dies amid child abuse allegations Baby dies amid child abuse allegations Friday, March 4, 2022 Death of 19-month-old girl who was previously the subject of an abuse or neglect investigation could prompt prompts questions about DCFS's handling of her case. Read more
Capitol Cast: 'The Madigan Enterprise' Capitol Cast: 'The Madigan Enterprise' Friday, March 4, 2022 Listen to the latest Capitol Cast. Read more
‘The Madigan Enterprise:’ Inside the federal indictment of the state’s former speaker ‘The Madigan Enterprise:’ Inside the federal indictment of the state’s former speaker Thursday, March 3, 2022 In a 106-page, 22-count indictment, federal prosecutors painted a picture of former House Speaker Michael Madigan as the leader, along with a longtime confidante, of a sweeping criminal enterprise... Read more
House passes bill to reimburse teachers for college tuition, fees House passes bill to reimburse teachers for college tuition, fees Thursday, March 3, 2022 The Illinois House passed a bill Wednesday that would reimburse public school teachers for tuition and mandatory fees paid to a public institution of higher education. Read more
UPDATED: Ex-Speaker Madigan indicted on 22 public corruption counts UPDATED: Ex-Speaker Madigan indicted on 22 public corruption counts Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 22 counts for allegedly using his position as the top House Democrat to solicit “personal... Read more