Prosecutor: ‘Power and profit,’ ex-speaker ‘abused his public office’
(The Center Square) – Closing arguments have begun at the public corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago.
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After pardon, Jan. 6 defendant from Chicago eying lawsuit against prosecutors
(The Center Square) – One of the several dozen Illinoisans charged with crimes during the Jan. 6, 2021, protests at the U.S. Capitol feels...
Attorneys to make final pitches at Madigan corruption trial
(The Center Square) – Closing arguments are set to begin Wednesday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago.
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Illinois quick hits: Cop killer sentenced; cannabis executive charged with insider trading
Cop killer sentenced
The man who shot and killed...
Illinois pols talk ethics as Madigan corruption trial nears end
(The Center Square) – Some Illinois lawmakers are expressing hope that the General Assembly will get serious about ethics reform in 2025.
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