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Pritzker calls up Guard to help care for arriving migrants
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday called up 75 members of the Illinois National Guard to help organize shelter, food and medical care for migrants arriving by bus from Texas.
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Judge grants Madigan "up front" extension in racketeering case
On Tuesday, a U.S. District Court Judge granted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his defense team an "up front" extension until next year so they can further review the evidence in the case turned over by prosecutors.
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Vote to raise speed-camera ticket threshold struck down in City Council
The Chicago City Council struck down a proposed ordinance to raise the speed-camera ticket threshold by a vote of 26-18, an issue over which Mayor Lightfoot threatened to use the office's veto power for the first time since 2006.
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Chicago cop accused of striking woman at protest resigns
A Chicago police officer who had been facing possible dismissal after being accused of striking a woman and knocking out one of her teeth during a protest has resigned from the department.
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Ex-alderman Patrick Daley Thompson sentenced to 4 months
A grandson and nephew of Chicago's two longest-serving mayors was sentenced to four months in prison Wednesday after being convicted of tax crimes and making false statements.
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Illinois Republicans pick Bailey to take on Pritzker
Illinois Republicans on Tuesday chose conservative state Sen. Darren Bailey to take on Gov. J.B. Pritzker in the 2022 Illinois Gubernatorial Election in November.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker wins Dem nomination to seek 2nd term
As expected, Illinois Governor Pritzker easily wins Democrat nomination to seek 2nd term.
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Illinois Republicans to pick nominee to face Gov. Pritzker today
Illinois Republicans on Tuesday will choose a nominee to take on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a billionaire who has spent millions trying to get the rival he wants and increase his already sizable advantage in the state this fall.
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Mayor Lightfoot announces re-election campaign
The Mayor has hinted she's running for a second term many times, making Tuesday's announcement mostly a formality. Lightfoot made Chicago history in 2019 as the city’s first black female and first openly gay mayor and she'll be the first to tell you she's all three.
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Ex-Illinois House leader Arroyo sentenced for bribery scheme
The bribe was part of a scam that involved popular but technically illegal “sweepstakes” games and involved the state senator and the son-in-law of a once-powerful Cook County politician.
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Former 22nd Ward Alderman gets 13-month sentence after guilty plea
Munoz pleaded guilty in September to wire fraud and money laundering while chairman and treasurer of the Progressive Reform Caucus. He used the money for personal expenses, including a family member’s college tuition, jewelry, clothing, and vacations.
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Madigan pleads not guilty in racketeering, bribery case
In describing the charges and potential penalties on Wednesday, assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Singh Bhachu identified seven counts alone that each carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.