Michael J. Madigan, a formidable force in the state’s politics for decades, faced federal charges of racketeering, bribery ...

Senator Cristina Castro introduced SB 1963, which will legalize iGaming, and Representative Edgar González, Jr. brought the ...

Illinois House Democrats approved a resolution Wednesday condemning President Donald Trump for pardoning people convicted of ...

The entire Republican caucus of the Illinois House of Representatives walked out during session Wednesday as several ...

McCombie urges cohesion amid party in fighting The head of Illinois House Republicans is responding to calls for her to step ...

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers kicked off their spring legislative session roughly three weeks ago, but lawmakers in the House have already filed more than 1,800 bills that could be acted on ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's defense team began their final presentation to the jury just after lunch Friday, following a 12-hour closing argument delivered by the ...

given his record-breaking 36-year tenure as the leader of the Illinois House of Representatives. They’ll soon hold his fate in their hands. The jurors have appeared engaged and attentive ...

After 11 weeks of testimony and 150 witnesses, closing arguments are underway in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Prosecutors allege Madigan abused his power ...

Madigan spent a record 36 years as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, controlling whether legislation moved forward in Springfield. Prosecutors began with strong words, saying ...

(The Center Square) – State Rep. Joe John, Democrat from Wake County, has penned a letter of resignation to the North Carolina House of Representatives. “After a courageous and arduous battle with ...

Several Illinois counties that have explored the idea of secession might be welcomed with open arms in Indiana. Legislators in Indiana's Republican-majority General Assembly have introduced a ...