In bank fraud case, defense says State Rep. Ford unfairly targeted

Apr. 30, 2013
Attorneys revealed their defense for the indicted Illinois state representative charged with bank fraud. 

New Illinois House committee to investigate all elements of criminal justice system

Feb. 4, 2013
 The Illinois House of Representatives has created a new committee to address inequalities in the state’s criminal justice system, while the chairman of the new committee faces his own legal problems.

Politicians cautious on Rep. Ford

Nov. 30, 2012
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Illinois are holding off on calling for the resignation of indicted State Rep. LaShawn Ford.

Rep. Ford indicted on bank fraud charges

Nov. 29, 2012
The Illinois state representative from Chicago's West Side was indicted Thursday.

Illinois House bans trans fats

Apr. 14, 2011
Trans fats could soon be illegal in Illinois. The state House of Representatives has voted to ban trans fats in all restaurants before 2013. It would also force schools to throw out some snack foods sold in vending machines.State Rep.

Illinoisans weigh in on the messy process of redistricting

Mar. 28, 2011
Illinois state senators are hearing from Chicago area residents who want a say in redistricting, the once-a-decade, highly contentious and political process that determines boundaries for legislative districts.