MADIGAN TRIAL Ex-Speaker Madigan guilty on 10 counts in landmark federal corruption trial. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was found guilty this week in federal court on 10 felony…

MADIGAN TRIAL In closing arguments, federal prosecutors describe the “Make Mike Madigan Money Plan.” Federal prosecutors continued their closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan,…

CORRUPTION Madigan corruption trial convenes; jury selection begins. A major criminal trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan began last week in Chicago. Madigan faces bribery and racketeering charges. The former…

Corruption, Illegal Immigration & More BUDGET Governor delivers largest budget proposal in state history. House Republicans respond. Governor JB Pritzker delivered his State of the State and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget…

Teutopolis, IL – State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is calling on Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch to call a Special Session of the House of Representatives to address the high…

After a truncated spring session, the Illinois General Assembly passed a $45 billion budget Friday evening. State Representative Chris Miller (R-Oakland) has released the following statement: “Governor Pritzker and Democrat…

SPRINGFIELD… Wednesday afternoon, federal prosecutors announced the indictment of former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan. In response, State Representative Chris Miller (R-Oakland) offered the following reaction: “We…