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Inspector General Finds Sexual Harassment by Former Rep. Harry Benton; Speaker Welch Apologizes

The LIG disclosure has intensified calls for an independent review of House leadership.

Chicago Board Passes Budget That Counts on $150 Million in Unapproved State Aid

Illinois House Passes Stadium Incentive Bill as Bears Seek Changes

Illinois Millionaire Tax Ballot Bid Stalls in House

Seventh Circuit Takes Madigan Appeal of Corruption Convictions Under Advisement

Pritzker Signs Medical Aid in Dying Law, Making Illinois First in the Midwest

Pritzker Weighs Illinois ‘Right-to-Die’ Bill After Narrow Overnight Senate Vote

Illinois Lawmakers Pass Medical Aid-in-Dying Bill, Sending It to Pritzker

RTA Sounds Alarm With One Week Left for Springfield to Avert Chicago Transit Fiscal Cliff

Judge Denies Madigan’s Bid to Remain Free Pending Appeal

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