Madigan takes witness stand, denying he traded ‘public office’ for ‘private gain’
Surprise testimony offers window into ex-speaker’s famously closed world.
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Breaking: Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will take the witness stand in his corruption trial – an unexpected revelation that will likely stretch the already lengthy trial into late January.
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The Latest: The FBI now says the New Orleans truck attacker acted alone in an ‘act of terrorism’
The FBI now says the New Orleans truck attacker acted alone in an “act of terrorism” when he drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers early Wednesday, killing 14 people.
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An aspiring nurse, a football star, a single mother and a father of 2 killed in New Orleans attack
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An 18-year-old girl dreaming of becoming a nurse, a single mother, a father of two and a former Princeton football star suffered fatal injuries when the driver of a white pickup truck sped down Bourbon Street, packed with holiday revelers early Wednesday morning. Officials have not yet released the names of…
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Firework mortars, gas cannisters stuffed inside Tesla that exploded outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel
LAS VEGAS — Firework mortars and camp fuel canisters were found stuffed into the back of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel early Wednesday, killing a suspect inside the vehicle and sparking an intense investigation into possible terrorism. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and Clark County Fire Department officials said…
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‘Lived his life with such purpose’: Family of state trooper killed in line of duty announces funeral plans
The family of fallen state trooper Clay Carns say they “mourn the loss of their treasured husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.”
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State trooper killed after driver violates Scott’s Law
An Illinois State trooper was killed in an accident earlier this week after a driver violated Scott’s Law.
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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and weapons charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death
The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare pleaded not guilty on Monday to state murder and terror charges while his attorney complained that comments coming from New York’s mayor would make it tough to receive a fair trial.
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Prosecution rests in Madigan trial as defense calls witness dropped from feds’ list
After calling 50 witnesses over the last two months, prosecutors in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s federal corruption trial rested their case Wednesday.
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Feds set to rest case in Madigan trial; defense prepares to call first witnesses
Prosecution ends two months of testimony with confused appearance from former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo in the Mike Madigan trial.
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Urbana City Council tables measure that would require approval for police surveillance technology
Officials in Urbana have tabled an ordinance that would require the city’s police department to seek approval before purchasing and using surveillance technology, including license plate readers, facial recognition software, drones, social media analytics software, mobile X-Rays and tools used to gain access to a mobile device.
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Former Madigan ally contradicts past statements after being ordered to testify
Ex-state Rep. Eddie Acevedo was forced to take the stand during the Madigan trial despite objections over his dementia.
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Lobbyist testifies ‘loyalty’ to Madigan led him to make payments to ousted staffer
After nearly a dozen years working for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, Tom Cullen went out on his own in 1999, building up a lengthy roster of diverse – and often high-paying – clients that kept him busy.
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Former Madigan ally ordered to testify in ex-speaker’s corruption trial
Former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo was summoned to the Dirksen Federal Courthouse so the judge overseeing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial could evaluate whether he’s fit to testify.
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Pro-Palestinian protester charged with Mob Action seeks to dismiss charges
Charges are moving forward against protesters involved in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in April on the University of Illinois campus.
