In bribery trial, AT&T lobbyists detail contentious meeting with Madigan ally
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In bribery trial, AT&T lobbyists detail contentious meeting with Madigan ally

Feds allege AT&T boss bribed Madigan with contract for political ally Eddie Acevedo CHICAGO – On an afternoon in late April 2017, recently retired state Rep. Eddie Acevedo was called to a meeting in the state Capitol in Springfield. The 20-year veteran lawmaker had joined his sons’ lobbying firm and was looking for work. Meeting…

217 Today: Champaign police chief discusses the impact of violence on the community

217 Today: Champaign police chief discusses the impact of violence on the community

Monday, September 16, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with Champaign police chief Timothy Tyler about the impact of violence on the community and officers.  217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Anna Koh, Jim Meadows, Reginald Hardwick and Kennedy Vincent.