Michael Madigan guilty of bribery conspiracy, wire fraud
Jurors found Madigan guilty of 10 counts against him and not guilty of seven others, including a charge of racketeering ...
With Madigan conviction and feds on the line, are Illinois politicians getting the message?
Federal prosecutors have made it clear they are listening to phone calls. But have the threats of federal investigations and ...
Jury foreman grew up thinking Madigan was 'good person,' but in the end was convinced of his guilt
I went to the same high school as he did and I’ve always heard of him to be a good person,” jury foreman Timothy Nessner told the Sun-Times. “But I also know that good people sometimes break the law.
Sonya Massey's father discusses $10 million settlement: 'She would have been 37 years old today'
Sonya Massey was shot and killed in her home by a Sangamon County sheriff's deputy after she called to report a prowler. On Tuesday night, the Sangamon County Board approved a $10 million settlement ...
Will Venable make a difference for the White Sox? Having new manager 'a big deal' and 'breath of fresh air'
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Managers matter, but only to an extent. Some teams win without the best ones in the seat, others ...
Record-breaking Illinois pot sales light up ‘thriving cannabis industry’ — despite unregulated hemp market
The average price of bud has fallen gradually, numbers show. Recreational sales grew 2.5% last year, with dispensaries ...
'Heartbroken': Heartland Alliance Health shutting down food pantries and clinics, impacting 8,000 Chicagoans
Heartland Alliance Health's three food pantries will close its doors Feb. 22. The organization's remaining operations will ...
Johnson follows through on promise to shine the light on gifts, releases video of storage room
In the 22-second video, the camera pans a room of items — shelves filled with hats, T-shirts, sweaters, jackets, books, flags, photographs, artwork, shoes, boots, scarves and even a NASCAR track suit.
Delta Air Lines jet makes emergency landing at O’Hare due to ‘smoky odor’ in cockpit
A flight from Detroit to Kansas City diverted to O’Hare Airport on Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported among the ...
Michael Madigan guilty of bribery conspiracy, wire fraud: Live updates
Jurors found Madigan guilty of 10 counts against him and not guilty of seven others, including a charge of racketeering ...
Federal appeals court upholds singer R. Kelly's convictions and 30-year prison term
The Grammy-winning, multiplatinum-selling songwriter was convicted in 2021 in Brooklyn federal court of multiple charges, ...
So, this Will Venable guy? White Sox' new skipper might not be all that bad
The endorsements are there. The interest from other big-league teams was there. Venable's temperament seems to fit the moment, too.