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Michael Madigan to Get His Day in Court, More Than 2 Years After Bombshell Racketeering, Bribery Indictment
“Public Official A.” “Our friend.” “The boss.”. References to Michael Madigan, arguably the most powerful politician in Illinois history, have been strewn throughout numerous court documents and trial proceedings at the Dirksen Federal Building in recent years. Some have even heard from the man himself, his voice played out in secretly recorded conversations federal prosecutors used as the cornerstones of criminal cases targeting members of his inner circle.
EPA tailpipe emission rules facing strong opposition in Illinois, elsewhere
(The Center Square) – The assault on the Biden administration's tough tailpipe emissions standards continue. Under the rules, the auto industry could meet the standards if 56% of new vehicle sales are electric vehicles and at least 13% of sales are plug-in hybrids by 2032. The Illinois Corn Growers Association is commending the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a resolution overturning the EPA’s emissions standard. ...
Here's what our photographer saw during an impromptu visit at Lincoln Park in Springfield
A Walk in the Park is an ongoing series from The State Journal-Register photographer Thomas Turney, who plans to explore the Springfield area — one park at a time — to capture all of the beauty and recreation Springfield area parks have to offer. If you have a suggestion of a park he should visit, email him at tturney@gannett.com. Lincoln Park is the spot to get a workout in or play a sport. According to the Springfield...
Jim Dey: Forbes finds America's rich keep getting richer
Oct. 7—Still No. 1 Forbes magazine recently identified a member of the Walton family — think Walmart — as Illinois' wealthiest resident. Lukas Walton, 38, was identified as not only the state's wealthiest resident, but the youngest member listed on Forbes 400 richest Americans. Although he made the top spot last year, Walton is even richer this year. His net worth grew from $24.2 billion to ...
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 in Italy. A jury convicted former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore in May 2023 of nine counts of conspiracy, bribery and willfully falsifying books and records. At trial, prosecutors presented secretly recorded videos, wiretapped phone calls and hundreds of emails to show how Pramaggiore and the three...
Are These Spots Really Illinois’ Most Unpronounceable Places?
Is Chicago actually Chi-Cah-Ga? I've heard it both ways my whole life. Those who live in the city located just south of the Wisconsin state line call their home Rock-ferd, not Rock-ford. And, it goes on and on. Don't even get me started with the Illinois town named after a city in Egypt.
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