Legislator says ‘millionaire tax’ will make Illinois a ‘business desert’
(The Center Square) – Some see the millionaire’s tax advisory question on November’s ballot as a measure that could amount to property tax relief...
Convicted ex-ComEd leader to visit Italy before sentencing
(The Center Square) – More than a year after being convicted in a high-profile corruption case, a former ComEd leader plans to visit relatives...
Federal prosecutors face challenges in Madigan’s corruption trial
(The Center Square) – After investigating Illinois' former House Speaker Michael Madigan for more than a decade, prosecutors need to convince a jury that...
Jury selection set to begin in corruption trial of former Illinois House speaker
(The Center Square) – Tuesday is Day One of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's and co-defendant Michael McClain’s trial on racketeering and bribery...
Report on the financial state of U.S. states gives Illinois an ‘F’ grade
(The Center Square) – A new report found that 27 states did not have enough money to pay their bills at the end of...