House Speaker Michael Madigan used his absolute power over the legislative process to move legislation to the floor on Friday that exchanges Illinois’ constitutionally mandated flat income tax with a progressive tax.

Thirteen offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 60652, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

Nineteen offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 60615, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

Five offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 60659, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

Former state university employee Roosevelt Williams, who retired in April 2019, saved $85,674 toward a pension over 29 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

The founder of an online news outlet considers it a tragedy that the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) reelected an officer caucus, including its socialist president, reportedly by an overwhelming margin.

3214 N. Seminary Apt.1, Chicago. The 2,900-square-foot condo home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, an attached garage, stainless steel appliances, hardwoods, heated floors, a fireplace, breakfast bar and storage galore.

Eight offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 60626, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

Former state university employee Jose Arruda, who retired in April 2019, saved $644,603 toward a pension over 25 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Six offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 60660, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

Thirty three offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 60653, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

Voter registration data shows City of Chicago Ward 29 Precinct 44, City of Chicago Ward 29 Precinct 34 and City of Chicago Ward 32 Precinct 26 are area precincts ranked among the Illinois precincts with the most Independent voters

1841 W. Addison St., Chicago. The 3,500-square-foot home has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a 2-car garage, hardwoods, high end appliances, lower level with heated floors, spa-like bath in the master suite, spacious rooms, Brown line transportation close by and is located in the desirable Roscoe Village.

Three offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 60616, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

Forty seven offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 60617, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

Former state university employee Anita Miller, who retired in April 2019, saved $3,034 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Thirty six offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 60637, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

Twenty-one nursing homes in Chicago received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of May 6.

Voter registration data shows City of Chicago Ward 29 Precinct 44, City of Chicago Ward 29 Precinct 34 and City of Chicago Ward 32 Precinct 26 are area precincts ranked among the Chicago precincts with the most Independent voters