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Michael Madigan Awaits Sentencing After Federal Bribery Conviction

A federal judge will choose whether to adopt prosecutors’ call for a long prison term or the defense’s request for probation with community service

Prosecutors Urge 12.5-Year Term and $1.5 Million Fine for Michael Madigan

Illinois Lawmakers Rush to Finalize Transit Funding Package with Toll Hike, Rideshare Tax

House Bill Restricting Gender-Affirming Care Coverage Advances to Senate

Illinois School District Faces Federal Probe Over Transgender Athlete's Track Meet Win

Lauren Underwood Declines Senate Bid, Reshaping Illinois Democratic Contests

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan Honored at Kankakee Funeral

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan Dies at 91, Funeral Arrangements Announced

Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, Known for Death Penalty Moratorium and Corruption Conviction, Dies at 91

Gov. J.B. Pritzker Faces GOP Backlash Over Call for Mass Protests Against Republicans

Tammy Duckworth Endorses Juliana Stratton for Illinois Senate Seat

Jury in Emil Jones III Bribery Trial Directed to Continue Deliberations After Deadlock Signal

Federal Bribery Trial of Illinois State Sen. Emil Jones III Begins with Key Witness Testimony

Illinois Bill Proposes Mental Health Defense for Police Assault Cases

Illinois Audit Uncovers $1.6 Billion Overspend on Immigrant Healthcare Programs

Illinois Governor Faces Backlash Over Nazi Comparisons in Trump Critique

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Convicted on Bribery and Wire Fraud Charges

Illinois Lawmakers Push to End Police Ticketing in Schools to Protect Student Civil Rights

Illinois Governor Bars Jan. 6 Rioters From State Jobs Following Trump Pardons

Closing Arguments Begin in Michael Madigan Corruption Trial