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Plan to place illegal immigrants in old South Shore High School a ‘recipe for disaster’
The South Shore community is pushing back against a plan to place 500 illegal immigrants in a living community at South Shore High School.
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ComEd Four juror Sayers on Madigan: ‘He really did cause this all to happen’
Amanda Schnitker Sayers, a juror in the recently adjourned ComEd Four bribery trial, said former House Speaker Michael Madigan is responsible for the corruption to which ComEd employees and those connected to them succumbed.
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Chicago billionaire Bluhm bids on Manhattan casino development: 'How bad must you think your own product is?'
Mirroring successful politicking in his native Chicago, the nation’s most corrupt city, Midwest gambling magnate billionaire Neil Gary Bluhm is rolling the dice on a casino located next to Penn Station in New York City.
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Stephens: 'House Democrats have proven their indifference toward corruption'
Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Chicago) called out his Democratic colleagues for blocking ethics reforms, such as House Bill 2842.
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Stephens: 'Democrats have continually shut down ethics reform efforts in Springfield'
Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Chicago) says Illinois lawmakers need to be held to the “highest ethical standards.”
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Carter in wake of Welch defense: ‘Whom in Democratic leadership isn’t corrupt is a better question?'
Activist Jeffrey Carter is calling for an overhaul of the state’s leadership, which he describes as "corrupt," after House Speaker Chris Welch’s office sent out a memo defending indicted former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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What political committees received the most money during October 2020?
Here are the 50 political committees that received the most money from contributions during October.
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What political committees received the most money during September 2020?
Here are the 50 political committees that received the most money from contributions during September.
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Acevedo pleads not guilty in alleged pay-to-play scheme
Rep. Eddie Acevedo (D-Chicago) pleaded not guilty to tax evasion charges as part of a federal investigation where longtime former House Speaker Mike Madigan has also allegedly been implicated.
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Kelly new chair of Illinois Democratic Party
Rep. Robin Kelly has been elected new chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois, in a tight race against Chicago’s 8th Ward Ald. Michelle Harris.
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Illinois Democrats pick Kelly to replace Madigan as party leader
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois) has been tapped to succeed Mike Madigan as the Illinois Democratic Party chairman.
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Madigan reign comes to an end following resignation from Illinois Democratic Party chairmanship
Former House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) is no longer in politics after 50 years of wielding power in Illinois.
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Chicago investor: Illinois Democratic machine is root of all corruption
Investigation of toilet tax break latest in long list of questionable cases in Chicago
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Democratic Sen. Martinez demands answers from party chair Madigan
Illinois state Sen. Iris Martinez (D-Chicago) is demanding that Democratic Party Chairman Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) take responsibility, one way or the other, for the cloud of corruption hanging over the state legislature.
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Amid legal trouble, FBI investigation, Madigan receives $57,800 from 23rd Ward's Tabares
House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) hit up fellow lawmakers for contributions to cover his mounting legal costs and 23rd Ward Ald. Silvana Tabares came through to the tune of $57,800 earlier this month.
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Amid legal trouble, FBI investigation, Madigan receives $57,800 from Harris
House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) hit up fellow lawmakers for contributions to cover his mounting legal costs and state Rep. Gregory Harris (D-Chicago) came through to the tune of $57,800 earlier this month.
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Amid legal trouble, FBI investigation, Madigan receives $57,800 from Evans
House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) hit up fellow lawmakers for contributions to cover his mounting legal costs and state Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D-Chicago) came through to the tune of $57,800 earlier this month.
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From South Cook News
Amid legal trouble, FBI investigation, Madigan receives $25,000 from Burke
House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) hit up fellow lawmakers for contributions to cover his mounting legal costs and state Rep. Kelly Burke (D-Evergreen Park) came through to the tune of $25,000 earlier this month.
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Kennedy enters race for governor, but will he stand up to Madigan?
Illinois businessman and philanthropist Chris Kennedy announced his candidacy for the Illinois governor's seat.
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Newly launched website aims to expose Madigan's sphere of influence
The Illinois Republican Party launched a website on the same day House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) again skipped a meeting with Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders in Springfield.