The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House
Trump has pledged to rescind unspent funds in Biden’s landmark climate and health care law and stop clean-energy development projects.
‘Make it a federal court suit’: Jurors hear wiretap of McClain describing subcontracts alleged to be bribes
In same call, co-defendant justified the contracts as necessary ‘because Mike Madigan came to us’
‘You agreed to wear wires against your ComEd family’: Star witness in Madigan trial grilled on cross-examination
Defense attorneys try to undercut Fidel Marquez’s credibility after gun purchase attempt CHICAGO – Before the sun rose on a cold Wednesday morning in January 2019, Fidel Marquez agreed to a life-altering assignment as a cooperating witness in a criminal case the government was building against his colleagues at electric utility Commonwealth Edison and powerful…
Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government
With hard-fought yet thin majorities, Republican leaders are envisioning a mandate to upend the federal government and swiftly implement Trump’s vision for the country.
Lawmakers return to Springfield as projected budget deficit looms
Illinois lawmakers returned to Springfield Tuesday for the first time since May following news earlier this month that they’re facing a projected $3.2 billion budget deficit.
‘This is the way things are done in Illinois’: Defense attorneys begin cross-examining star witness
The former chief lobbyist for ComEd has spent the last week telling a federal jury how he bent over backward to accommodate hiring requests from Michael Madigan.
Capitol Briefs: Former Gov. Quinn pushes for ‘millionaire tax’ amendment; Underground Railroad task force issues findings
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says the Nov. 5 election results show voters are willing to support a graduated income tax structure to provide property tax relief.
On the eve of a Trump administration, Sen. Durbin says he will work to protect Social Security & Medicare
Speaking on Friday at Willard Airport near Champaign, the Springfield Democrat said he accepted “the verdict of democracy” with former President Donald Trump’s victory.
US judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal
The Protect Illinois Communities Act, signed into law in January 2023 by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, took effect Jan. 1. It bans AR-15 rifles and similar guns, large-capacity magazines and an assortment of attachments.
Laurie Brauer elected to serve as Champaign County Coroner, shifting all county statewide positions to Democratic control
Brauer said she hopes to make changes in the coroner’s office to support the needs of grieving families.
Jury sees relentless ComEd job placement requests from Madigan co-defendant
McClain to Madigan’s son: ‘That’s what happens when you’re in this game’
ComEd lobbyist warned FBI mole to ‘keep Madigan happy’ and not mess with no-work contracts
Jury in ex-speaker’s bribery trial sees undercover videos made by prosecutors’ star witness
‘Political comeback for the ages’: Illinois GOP, Democratic politicians react to Trump’s victory
As the nation adjusts to the idea of another Trump presidency, prominent politicians from Illinois are also reacting to the election results. With a win in the key swing states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. Governor J.B. Pritzker criticized the last time Donald Trump…
VIDEO: Biden delivers remarks after Trump’s win
President Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation Thursday in what was his first appearance on camera following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris. “In a democracy, the will of the people always prevails,” he said near the beginning. Biden said he had spoken with Trump and assured him that he would direct his administration to ensure a…
VIDEO: Vice President Kamala Harris addresses nation after defeat
Democrat Kamala Harris urged unity in a concession speech at Howard University following her defeat to Republican Donald Trump. The election results prompted foreign leaders and President Joe Biden to congratulate Trump and left Democrats downtrodden after the former president scored victories in swing states. Trump’s victory was felt down ballot, with the GOP reclaiming…