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Then-25th Ward Ald. Daniel Solis recorded Madigan on numerous occasions as the speaker allegedly sought business for his private law firm, two sources with knowledge of the probe said.

JASON MEISNER Chicago Tribune With a sprawling political corruption investigation drawing ever closer to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the Chicago Tribune has learned that a Chicago alderman cooperating with the government secretly made audio and video recordings of the once-powerful politician on a variety of topics. Then-25th Ward Ald. Daniel Solis recorded Madigan on numerous occasions as the speaker allegedly sought business for his private law firm, two sources...

Illinois lawmakers wrapped up their budget business this week, successfully passing a $42 billion dollar plan for the coming year. But talks surrounding a

Bill would tighten restrictions on fundraising, lobbying for legislators. Republicans say it's watered down.

The Illinois Senate passed a bill aiming to improve ethics standards for elected officials just hours after it was filed, casting the final vote around 1 a.m. Tuesday.

Taxpayers are demanding that we institute the strongest anti-corruption safeguards in the country

I’m thinking the Blago defense isn’t that good of an idea…just sayin. - Friendly Bob Adams - Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 9:53 am: I think they may be thinking of the McDonnell case out of Virginia, in which the Supreme Court unanimously overturned former governor’s public-corruption conviction. The court imposed higher standards for federal prosecutors who charge public officials with wrongdoing, saying that prosecutors have to tie gifts to a specific “official act”. With tons of evid...

In a state rocked by corruption in government over the years, Illinois lawmakers have agreed on a bipartisan ethics bill, but some said the measure doesnt go far enough to ti

(The Center Square) – In a state rocked by corruption in government over the years, Illinois lawmakers have agreed on a bipartisan ethics bill, but some said the measure doesn't go far enough to tighten ethical rules for lobbyists and ...

Amanda Vinicky | June 1, 2021 8:26 am (WTTW News) Illinois Democrats used their supermajorities in the General Assembly to full advantage this weekend as their spring session reeled toward an end, pushing through a progressive agenda, an on-time $42 billion budget with no tax or fee hikes on individuals, and legislative maps that could help the party to continue to secure its in-state dominance into the future. Thanks to our sponsors: Even with complete control of the levers of power in Spr...