Most folks just figured that Mike Madigan had avoided the long arm of federal law by being extra-careful. And he may have been. But the arrogance of immense power apparently overrode his sense of self ...

In the wake of Michael Madigan's conviction, lawmakers can restore public confidence in government. One idea: Rein in ...

A group of community leaders and advocates gathered at the Illinois State Capitol earlier this month, calling on lawmakers to ...

Illinois lawmakers react to Madigan's corruption conviction, with calls for reform and accountability, and the focus shifting ...

The outcome in the trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan was a decidedly mixed bag — a sobering reflection of the ...

Madigan found guilty of bribery conspiracy in corruption case; jury deadlocks on charges involving co-defendant McClain.

The bill called Erin's Law has already been passed in 38 states. Erin, the law's namesake, flew to Arizona to testify, hoping Arizona will become the 39th.

CHICAGO – Former Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, ...

Although Trump is a convicted felon who pardoned those found guilty of crimes like assaulting law enforcement officers at the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, the memo says that “employees ...

CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service said its agents visited a Chicago elementary school Friday while investigating a threat, hours after school officials mistakenly claimed that U.S ...

Chicago’s path to being a sanctuary city began more than 40 years ago. Here’s a look at the leaders and laws that have shaped Chicago’s involvement with the sanctuary movement.