3 Years, 13 Legionnaires’ Deaths At Illinois Veterans’ Home
Since 2015, 13 residents of a veterans’ home have died from Legionnaires’ disease. Eleven families are suing the state.
Dave McKinney
Reporter, Government and Politics
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Chicago Lawmaker In Sexual Harassment Probe Did Legal Work For Accuser’s Family
North Side lawmaker Ira Silverstein’s political career is at risk. His law license could be, too.
Gov. Rauner Signs Law To Allow Watchdog To Probe Springfield Ethics Complaints
A new Illinois law empowers a recently named legislative watchdog to probe a backlog of ethics complaints in Springfield.
State Rep. Jeanne Ives Aligns With Trump In Potential Primary Challenge Against Rauner
Republican state Representative Jeanne Ives is aligning herself with President Trump in her potential primary challenge against Governor Bruce Rauner.
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Suburban State Rep. Blames Chicago Violence On ‘Cultural Problem’
Republican Rep. Jeanne Ives says Chicago’s violence can be blamed on absentee fathers.
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DePaul Professor: Trump Adviser Was ‘Zealous And A Bit Simple’
Papadopoulos pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about ties to a Russian official. He graduated from DePaul with a political science degree.
Another Former Federal Prosecutor Joins Attorney General Race
Another former federal prosecutor is joining the crowded Democratic field for attorney general.
Proposed Bump Stock Ban Flounders
A proposed ban on the firearms attachment used by the Las Vegas gunman to kill dozens of music fans is floundering.
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4 Takeaways From Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Re-election Launch
Dressed in a leather jacket and perched atop his Harley Davidson, Gov. Bruce Rauner made his re-election announcement Monday in a YouTube video.
Chris Kennedy: Illinois Should Seize NS Rail Yard To Crack Down On Gun Trafficking
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Chris Kennedy says Illinois should consider seizing Norfolk Southern’s South Side rail yard as part of a dramatic gun-trafficking crackdown.
