The earth didn’t shake this week when former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted on corruption charges. But it could have. Perhaps it should have.

Federal prosecutors on Friday formally asked a judge to drop bribery charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, after a ...

Meanwhile, Sen. Dick Durbin, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Vice President JD Vance's assertion ...

Imprisoned former Ald. Edward M. Burke's Burnham Committee gave the money to a fund for Justice Joy V. Cunningham days after ...

The Velvet Hammer.” “Sphinx.” “King of Illinois.” “The Wizard of Oz.” “The Real Governor of Illinois.” “Himself.” ...

The culture of corruption in Illinois has had a negative impact on the General Assembly and the people who are served by ...

The award was established in 1964, the release said, and recognizes individuals who have made "remarkable contributions to ...

The convictions of Michael Madigan and Ed Burke, two of the most powerful figures in Illinois politics, are not just scandals ...

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

Speaker Mike Madigan guilty on 10 counts, including of bribery.

McCombie: Americans want leadership that works for them – not political insiders or party elites. This is a real opportunity ...

Illinois judicial campaigns have become very expensive, with interest groups and wealthy donors throwing around lots of cash ...