In the wake of Michael Madigan's conviction, lawmakers can restore public confidence in government. One idea: Rein in ...

A Barrington Hills village trustee has been tapped as the new state senator for Illinois’ 26th Senate District. Darby Hills ...

The new secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation hopes to speed up projects around the state - even if it means ...

Rod Blagojevich was freed from a federal prison in Colorado in February 2020, 16 months after former President Donald Trump commuted the 14-year sentence of the former Illinois Gov. Nearly five years ...

Local Republican State Representatives and Senators have reacted to the guilty verdict for the corruption trial of former ...

Burke has introduced bills before regarding access to abortion, but they didn't make it through past sessions.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said Canada should be the 51st U.S. state as he proposes erasing the 5,525-mile-long ...

Michael Madigan is the latest Illinois politician convicted for abusing the power of their office, and he's now part of the culture of corruption that has been swirling since the 1980s.

Standing trial alongside Madigan was longtime confidant Michael McClain, who prosecutors called Madigan’s “mouthpiece.” ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the state’s most powerful politician during his nearly four-decade reign, was found guilty on federal corruption charges in a split verdict.

Local politicians are reacting to former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s conviction on 10 charges including conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud today. (submitted photo) State Senator Neil ...

The ex-governor said he and the president were victims of 'lawfare' and didn't address rumors that he's being considered for ...