Prosecutor: ‘Power and profit,’ ex-speaker ‘abused his public office’
Closing arguments have begun at the public corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago.
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After major 2024 defeats, the Democratic Party searches for a new direction
The Democratic Party begins 2025 with several looming questions. Among them: who will lead its national party apparatus, and ...
Juan Rangel: Embracing school choice will move Democrats back to the center
To be clear, supporting school choice does not mean abandoning public education. Rather, it means recognizing that the ...
Michelle Obama Models The Power Of Saying ‘No’ With Inauguration Skip
Not because of the politics, but because of the message it sends to professional women and women everywhere—which is to stop ...
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Former Democratic Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Says Democrats Are Paying The Price For ‘Lies’
Former Democratic Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich sharply criticized his party on Thursday during an appearance on Fox News ...
Could Indiana actually take counties from Illinois?
Indiana lawmakers have filed a bill to consider adding 33 Illinois counties who have voted to leave the state. INDIANAPOLIS — ...
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Whitmer signs bills that allow Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a 16-bill package that expands reproductive rights and access to birth control for Michigan ...
On "Farmtok," agriculture gets its moment in the spotlight. What would it mean if that disappeared?
As the future of social media platforms such as TikTok remains unknown, a younger generation of farmers is relying on social ...
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Regardless of verdict, could Madigan trial be make-or-break moment for Illinois?
Madigan once called upon ComEd and Exelon to raise $450,000 at their annual fundraiser for the Illinois Democratic Party during negotiations over one of the massive pro-utility bills that would ...
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Challenges Against Northfield Township Democratic Slate, Caucus Process Dismissed
Three hearing officers appointed to the Northfield Township Electoral Board verbally dismissed complaints Tuesday (Jan. 14) challenging the validity of the Northfield Township Democratic Caucus and ...