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Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial
CHICAGO (AP) — Once lauded as thelongest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan will enter a federal courtroom this week on charges he used his vast influence to run a “criminal enterprise” to amass even more wealth and power. The former Illinois House speaker is charged in a multimillion-dollar racketeering and bribery scheme that included the state’s largest utility, ComEd. From wiretapped calls to video-recorded meetings, much of the evidence has been previewed in open court. A sweeping investigation of public corruption has already produced convictions of legislators and Madigan’s former chief of staff. But starting Tuesday, as potential jurors first report to court, the spotlight turns to the Chicago Democrat who was once considered the most powerful force in Illinois politics.
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Illinois: Nearly Fivefold Increase Reported by CDC
CHICAGO – Cases of whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory illness, have surged dramatically across Illinois, with the state seeing nearly five times as many cases this year compared to last, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Health experts believe this alarming rise is linked to a decline in vaccination rates following the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois lawmakers want independent audit of facility at center of abuse claims
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois Senate Republicans on Friday filed a resolution calling for an independent audit of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation. The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been reporting for months on the allegations of sexual and physical abuse to children in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center, at 5001 S. Michigan Ave.Lawmakers are calling for an audit outside of the executive branch to review the abuse, how staff members with criminal records were hired, and what they consider an attempted...
Here's how many Tesla Cybertrucks are registered in Illinois
Tank-like, straight out of "Dune" electric Cybertrucks are becoming more visible on Chicago streets. The big picture: Tesla's electric pickup truck ranks third (out of four) on Car and Driver's list of "Best EV Pickup Trucks" behind trucks from Ford and Rivian, the latter of which is manufactured in Illinois.
Friday Football Fever Week 6 (10/04/24)
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Highlights and scores from week six of high school football in Central Illinois, including Mattoon’s 20-17 win against Charleston in the Spotlight Game of the Week. Mattoon 20, Charleston 17 Mahomet-Seymour 38, Mt. Zion 14 Momence 28, Salt Fork 21 BHRA 59, Watseka 12 Sullivan-Okaw Valley 13, Sangamon Valley 10 Cumberland […]
Neighborhood in Illinois Called “One Of The Coolest In The World”
There are a couple of neighborhoods around the Land of Lincoln that immediately come to mind when I think of the "coolest" places to live. Maybe because I'm a die-hard Cubs fan, but I can't think of a cooler neighborhood in the world than Wrigleyville, with the bars and pubs right by the National Landmark.
Forget Coffee & Wine—Fall in Love with Apple Cider Flights In Illinois
This fall, I’m ditching the coffee, wine, and mimosa flights and going all in on apple cider flights. And guess what? One hotspot in Illinois just made it super easy to do get my hands on some!. I just went to Vegas for vacation and got mimosa drunk. They...
Pritzker to lead Illinois trade mission to Japan
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as a delegation made up of business, education and government leaders from around the state will depart on a trade mission to Japan to focus on key growth industries for the state. Japan is Illinois’ 8th largest export market, totaling $2.59 billion in 2023. Japanese imports to […]
Federal agency files against Illinois' swipe fee prohibition for tax and tips
(The Center Square) – Several groups have filed legal challenges against an Illinois law regarding interchange fees. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act doesn’t ban or restrict credit card swipe fees, but it limits banks from charging interchange fees on tax and tip revenues. The law, which was backed by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, was the first such statute in the country. Banking trade groups argued in court that the...
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