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Pritzker added to GOP's list of Madigan backers

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 5, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party has added venture capitalist J.B. Pritzker to its BossMadigan.com website, which lists lawmakers and other stakeholders who support House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

Emanuel email release leads to probe of ex-Obama aide

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 5, 2017

A former strategist in the Obama Administration is the focus of an ethics probe following the release of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's personal emails, the Better Government Association (BGA) reported recently.

Chicago TV sports anchor suspended for anti-Trump tweet

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 23, 2017

Well-known WLS-Channel 7 sports anchor Mark Giangreco has been suspended by the ABC-owned TV station for an anti-Trump tweet exchange first reported by Chicago City Wire on Feb. 21.

Kennedy enters race for governor, but will he stand up to Madigan?

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 19, 2017

Illinois businessman and philanthropist Chris Kennedy announced his candidacy for the Illinois governor's seat.

Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to offer landlord workshop

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 19, 2017

The city of Rolling Meadows recently announced the Northwest Suburban Multifamily Rental Property Workshop, offered by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.

Cochran not stepping down despite indictment on 15 counts of wire fraud, bribery, extortion

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 14, 2016

Chicago Alderman Willie Cochran was indicted on federal charges today. The special June 2015 grand jury filed a variety of charges against the 20th Ward alderman in U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division.

'Fast Eddie' Vrdolyak indicted; tax evasion tied to tobacco settlements alleged

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 21, 2016

The U.S. Attorney's Office recently filed an indictment against former Chicago Alderman Edward "Fast Eddie" Vrdolyak, alleging income tax evasion.

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Attorney Arthur Kane helped design state's workers' comp system

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 14, 2016

Illinois attorney Arthur Kane has passed away, at age 98. The well-known lawyer, advocate, businessperson, philanthropist and mentor died on Oct. 1

IEMA proposes radioactive materials license changes

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 14, 2016

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency recently proposed a change to the radioactive material licensing requirements.

Census data shows Illinois' city populations are shrinking

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 19, 2016

U.S. Census Bureau figures from 2014 and 2015 show 23 of Illinois' 29 cities declined in population, with Chicago's population declining by 2,890.

Latin School of Chicago coach inducted into state Hall of Fame

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 19, 2016

Latin School of Chicago athletic director and soccer coach Tom Bower was inducted into the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Fame last week.