Many Think Speaker Mike Madigan's Resignation From Illinois House Was Inevitable
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is the longest-serving lawmaker in Illinois history, but now, his time in Springfield is coming to an end.
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is the longest-serving lawmaker in Illinois history, but now, his time in Springfield is coming to an end.
The heat is being turned up another notch for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to resign.
A grand jury returned an indictment Wednesday against four former Commonwealth Edison executives and consultants, who are accused of conspiring to curry favor from Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan in advancing legislation benefiting the utility.
Federal prosecutors said Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago), was caught on tape paying a $2,500 bribe to a state senator who was wearing a wire for the feds.
The report ordered by former state executive inspector general Maggie Hickey and released focused on three allegations of sexual misconduct or intimidation.
In his one-one-one interview with Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown on Wednesday, CBS 2's Brad Edwards asked Brown to offer a word or short phrase she would use to describe 11 major political figures – most, but not all of them local.
David Krupa, a candidate for 13th Ward Alderman in Chicago, says he has faced intimidation, harassment and threats while challenging the alderman allied with House Speaker Mike Madigan, and now he's filed a federal lawsuit to hold Madigan accountable.
Pritzker will become not just the richest governor, but the richest elected official in the nation when he is sworn in Monday.
A newly-elected Naperville state representative says she's being threatened because she doesn't want powerful House Speaker Mike Madigan to remain in that post.
It's standard operating procedure to pass petitions to get a candidate on the ballot. However it's highly unusual to petition to get a candidate removed. That's what Mike Madigan's organization is doing in the 13th Ward.
"He feels threatened. So he's doing everything he can to take me off the ballot."
A new radio ad features a voice claiming to be Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, but a closer look shows that may not be the case.
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is turning to women for damage control, following the latest sexual harassment incident to strike his political machine.
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's chief of staff, Timothy Mapes, has resigned from his government and campaign positions, after an aide in the speaker's office accused him of sexual harassment and bullying.
House Speaker Mike Madigan has asked for an investigation into sexual harassment and retaliation allegations made by a state lawmaker.
Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposal to reinstate the death penalty for certain violent crimes and other changes he made to gun legislation will get a House hearing.
The woman who first blew the whistle on sexual harassment inside House Speaker Mike Madigan's political organization has now filed a federal lawsuit.
J.B. Pritzker has won the Illinois Democratic Primary for governor, defeating his main rivals, Daniel Biss and Chris Kennedy.
The woman who says she was beaten up years ago by State Rep. Bob Rita is coming forward, and speaking out on Mike Madigan's role in it.
House Speaker Mike Madigan is speaking out after allegations surfaced of sex harassment in his office.
Mary Carvlin is also slamming the Illinois House Speaker for not distancing himself long ago from Rep. Bob Rita. CBS 2 Political Reporter Derrick Blakley has more.
Alderman Quinn hadn't been seen in public much since his brother was fired for sexually harassing a campaign worker working for Speaker Mike Madigan's political committees.
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy said she's not satisfied with Madigan investigating harassment complaints within his own organization.
As House Speaker Mike Madigan works to put the Springfield sex harassment scandal behind him, a top-ranking member of his political team is out.
A 28-year-old political consultant who accused a longtime aide to House Speaker Mike Madigan of sexual harassment accused the speaker's office of a cover-up, and said the staffer, Kevin Quinn, never would have been fired if she hadn't decided to go public with her story.
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Illinois State Police say troopers responded to the report of an expressway shooting just after 3 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-90 at North Avenue.
Rigoberto Estremera, 43, was arrested and charged with two felony counts of aggravated robbery with indication of a firearm, one felony count of possessing a stolen vehicle, and one felony count of vehicular hijacking.
Winds will be with us from the southwest all day, possibly gusting to 35 mph.
Pilaf had a slight urinary tract infection, and while he was at the PAWS medical center getting better, PAWS behavioralists worked with Pilaf to help him gain not only some weight but also some much-needed confidence.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The governor's plan to reduce homelessness is focused on addressing inequities that hurt the Black community.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Guidice said he left City Hall on good terms.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Still, Ravinia is capitalizing on the situation with a limited-edition shirt—reading, "Ravinia Interrupta," and calling the cicada buzz the loudest song of summer.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Warm winds will be with us from the southwest all day, possibly gusting to 35 mph.
Pilaf is a 4-year-old mixed breed who was a skinny and dehydrated stray dog who followed a Good Samaritan home on a recent night.
Late Friday night, Chicago police put out a community alert announcing that Xavier Tate Jr., 22, is wanted in the warrant. A judge signed off on charges of first-degree murder in the warrant on Friday.
The gym at Farragut now bears William "Wolf" Nelson’s name.
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The warrant accused Xavier Tate of firing a .40-caliber handgun and killing Huesca.
The Bears also have the No. 122 overall pick in the fourth round on Saturday.
Jeremy Mack, 28, of the West Garfield Park neighborhood, was charged with multiple felony counts.
The organizers are demanding the University of Chicago end all partnerships with Israeli institutions – including their ties with any collaborative research, exchange programs, or funding of organizations they claim sell weapons to Israel.
The Hidden Genius Project is helping young men to be their best selves while learning all things technology, entrepreneurship and more.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
The nine runs were a season-high for the Sox.
The 30-year-old Imanaga (4-0) beat Boston right-hander Kutter Crawford in a matchup of two pitchers with impressive ERAs.
The Bears also have the No. 122 overall pick in the fourth round on Saturday.
The Bears' two newest players were both in Chicago to be introduced at Halas Hall on Friday.
Odunze was a star receiver at Washington and is coming off a year with 92 receptions and more than 1,600 yards, earning him All-American honors.
The warrant accused Xavier Tate of firing a .40-caliber handgun and killing Huesca.
It was not Monica Davis' first run-in with the law after allegedly practicing dentistry without a license in Nevada.
On Thursday afternoon, 20-year-old Caden Mura was shot and killed after police said he fired at officers.
The daughter escaped and was not in custody late Friday the source said.
Jeremy Mack, 28, of the West Garfield Park neighborhood, was charged with multiple felony counts.