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.

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Illinois corruption takes center stage as Michael Madigan is convicted of bribery and Rod Blagojevich gets a pardon. Plus, why a project to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes is on hold.

In the wake of Michael Madigan's conviction, lawmakers can restore public confidence in government. One idea: Rein in ...

Civic Federation Says Illinois Should Extend Sales Tax to Services to Help Bridge $3B Budget Deficit - “Illinois should extend its sales ...

We discuss the federal trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapping up and President Trump's decision to ...

Illinois taxpayers are off the hook for Michael Madigan’s future pension payments, now that the former Illinois House speaker has been convicted of corruption. Madigan, a Democrat, has received ...

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

The General Assembly Retirement System of Illinois sent the former Illinois Speaker of the House notice by mail, according to ...

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

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