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The Better Government Association first reported on a sweeping corruption probe surrounding Michael Madigan, who has been implicated, but not charged.

The Better Government Association first reported on a sweeping corruption probe surrounding Michael Madigan, who has been implicated, but not charged.

Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times file Mayor Lori Lightfoot is losing yet another key member of her cabinet. Family & Support Services Commissioner Lisa Morrison Butler announced her resignation Monday in an email to the 50 aldermen with whom she has worked so hard to combat Chicago’s entrenched problem of homelessness. “It’s a loss to the city. ... She was compassionate and fair. Whoever comes behind her has big shoes to fill,” said Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd), chairman of the City Council’s ...

As Mayor Lightfoot approaches her 2nd election anniversary, the BGA is assessing how she's doing.

Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch is the next speaker of the Illinois House, succeeding Mike Madigan, who has held the post for decades. Welch is the first Black speaker in Illinois history, and the BGA hopes to see good things from him; although, he is a protege of Madigan. Some of his initial comment were "promising," Greising said. In the new legislative session, the BGA is calling for an end to the "revolving door" to lobbying, concrete ethics reform, fair maps and fiscal reform. Read more at