Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment Tuesday, March 5, 2024 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 Tuesday, February 13, 2024 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 Monday, February 12, 2024 Former GOP lawmaker accused of corruption will cede defense to his court-appointed standby attorney Read more
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 Friday, February 9, 2024 Former Republican State Sen. Sam McCann was taken into custody Friday morning. Read more
Misdeeds by Carlinville funeral home director spur legislative proposals Misdeeds by Carlinville funeral home director spur legislative proposals Friday, February 9, 2024 At least 80 families have received wrong remains, according to coroner Read more
Democratic leaders poised to revisit Biometric Information Privacy Act after court rulings Democratic leaders poised to revisit Biometric Information Privacy Act after court rulings Thursday, February 1, 2024 Business groups have long sought changes to statute that’s led to hundreds of lawsuits Read more
Staffing agencies not exempted from antitrust law, state Supreme Court rules Staffing agencies not exempted from antitrust law, state Supreme Court rules Monday, January 22, 2024 Attorney General sued agencies for allegedly colluding to hold down wages Read more
Smart Start preschool expansion ahead of schedule in first fiscal year Smart Start preschool expansion ahead of schedule in first fiscal year Thursday, January 18, 2024 Pritzker continues tour of state at Rochester Elementary School Read more