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Michael Madigan rests his case against federal racketeering claims; closing arguments set for next week

Jon Seidel and Tina Sfondeles
Jan 16, 2025 5:09 pm - Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan’s legal team rested their case Thursday, hoping to convince jurors that prosecutors overreached by bringing a historic racketeering conspiracy claim against the man once considered Illinois’ most powerful politician.
Illinoisans may be able to file federal taxes for free

ByJade Aubrey and UIS Public Affairs Reporting
Jan 16, 2025 1:33 pm - Many Illinois residents will be able to use the IRS Direct File service to electronically prepare and file their 2024 federal tax returns for free. Almost 2 million eligible Illinois taxpayers will be able to use Direct File starting Jan. 27.
Stephens named to leadership post in state House

Daily Herald report
Jan 15, 2025 7:22 am - State Rep. Brad Stephens, a Republican from Rosemont, has been appointed assistant house minority leader for the 104th General Assembly.
What’s in Giannoulias’ plan to end road test for drivers 86 and younger? Let families report at-risk drivers

By Marni Pyke
Jan 14, 2025 6:33 pm - Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said he’s optimistic new bipartisan legislation seeking to increase the age for mandated road tests from 79 to 87 will succeed where similar bills failed.
Hemp regulation bill stalls amid Democratic infighting

By Peter Hancock
Jan 08, 2025 11:18 am - A bill that would have imposed regulations on new types of intoxicating substances derived from hemp stalled in the Illinois House Tuesday, dealing a political setback to Gov. JB Pritzker after he strongly supported the legislation.
Michael Madigan takes the stand: ‘When people asked me for help … I tried to help them’

By Sophia Tareen
Jan 07, 2025 8:54 pm - Once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, Michael Madigan took the stand Tuesday at his own corruption trial, a shocking move for a man once considered the most powerful politician in Illinois.
State task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouses following deadly 2021 storm

By Ben Szalinski
Jan 07, 2025 10:08 am - A task force created in the wake of a deadly downstate tornado has issued recommendations for better protecting warehouse workers.
Politicians should embrace these New Year’s resolutions

By Elliot Richardson
Jan 05, 2025 5:40 am - Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and 2025 is off to a great start. Each year we are hopeful politicians will prioritize and enact policies th...
Illinois on tap to have biggest year yet from marijuana tax revenue

By Jake Griffin
Dec 31, 2024 1:49 pm - Illinois is poised to see its best year yet for tax revenue from adult-use marijuana sales in 2024.
New year, 293 new laws: Digital driver’s licenses, hearing aid coverage and more

By Ben Szalinski
Dec 31, 2024 5:15 am - New Illinois laws cover digital driver's licenses, banning AI-generated child pornography, allowing student athletes to earn money from universities, requiring hearing aid coverage, and more transparency around subscriptions.

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