One representative says it’s a shame the state must “babysit” utilities following the power company’s bribery scandal. But Democrats still haven’t agreed on a list of ethics reforms.
Federal prosecutors are charging former Democratic state Rep Eddie Acevedo and his two sons with tax evasion.
Prosecutors say Roberto Caldero bribed former Ald. Danny Solis and a public schools official in connection with a janitorial deal. Indictments also dropped on ex-Illinois legislator Eddie Acevedo …
After losing the speaker’s gavel and giving up his Illinois house seat, Michael Madigan gives up his chairmanship of the state’s Democratic party.
After 50 years in office, the Democratic boss is resigning his Southwest Side seat amid the continued federal investigation into his potential ties to a ComEd bribery scheme.
The new Speaker, Democrat Emanuel “Chris” Welch, once wanted to lock in the highly lucrative way ComEd sets its rates but says that isn’t a focus “right now.”
New filings show ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s political fund has paid out a flurry of legal expenses as federal bribery probe intensifies.
After decades in power, Madigan faced opposition to his 19th term as speaker in the wake of a federal corruption probe that has ensnared his close advisors.
The letter, sent to 19 Illinois House Democrats who have said they would oppose the reelection of Michael Madigan to lead the House, entreats them to “come together as a family.”
Four former top executives and lobbyists pleaded not guilty to orchestrating a wide-ranging scheme to influence House Speaker Michael Madigan.
