Deliberations continue at ex-Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial
(The Center Square) – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial is approaching the four month mark.
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New Illinois law expands support for relative caregivers for foster children
(The Center Square) – A bill making it easier for a child’s relative to become their foster parent is now law in Illinois.
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WATCH: Senator Durbin urges tech giants to combat online drug sales
(The Center Square) – In a U.S. Senate hearing, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) called on major technology companies to take responsibility for preventing drug...
Illinois quick hits: Bill would require parents’ written consent for psychotropic medications; Northwestern touts lung transplant milestones; Illinois prepares to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday
Bill would require parents' written consent for psychotropic medications
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‘Super quiet’ jury considers 23 counts against ex-Speaker Madigan
(The Center Square) – Jurors have been deliberating for more than a week at the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker...