The Politics Section of the Chicago Journal.
Chicagoland Politics
Former Bloomingdale Township highway commissioner pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an August 2020 indictment alleging he took over $280,000 in kickbacks for road work that in many cases was never performed.
Illinois Politics
Civic Federation leaders say parts of Governor Pritzker's budget proposal mark significant progress in eliminating debt problems but say more is necessary.
Chicago Politics
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.
Illinois Politics
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.
Chicago Journal
Former state Sen. Thomas Cullerton, a Democrat from Villa Park, pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement, admitting that he improperly took more than $240,000 from the Teamsters labor union.
Chicago Journal
When he resigned a year ago, the Chicago Democrat was the longest serving legislative leader in U.S. history, with decades-long control of the House of Representatives, the Democratic Party, and the disbursal of tens of millions of dollars in campaign funding.
Illinois Politics
Madigan, 79, is charged with 22 counts, according to the indictment.
U.S. Politics
The text of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, as provided by the White House.
Chicago Journal
Pritzker's action follows similar overtures in other states to protest Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade its neighbor last week.
Politics
The sun is shining and we'll see some warm air this week, so take off those masks and let's see those smiling faces.
Chicago Journal
The Governor appealed a temporary restraining order from Judge Raylene Grischow to the Illinois Supreme Court but IDPH rules had expired so they declined.
Illinois Politics
His trial was originally scheduled for early 2020 but had been repeatedly postponed. Cullerton previously plead "Not Guilty" and, until today, had denied any wrongdoing.