Illinois quick hits: Illinois rep on Minnesota shooting suspect’s list | Illinois
Illinois rep on Minnesota shooting suspect’s list Illinois U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski says her name was included in notes obtained from the man suspected of killing a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband and injuring another lawmaker and his spouse. After police reported finding the names of dozens of elected officials from around the country […]
Prison looms for Illinois’ former ‘man in charge’ Madigan | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Although former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was expected to pay a $2.5 million fine quickly, his time in prison won’t begin until at least October. Judge John Robert Blakey ordered Madigan to immediately pay the $2.5 million, which was the maximum statutory fine the judge was allowed to impose. Madigan’s […]
Illinois quick hits: Pope delivers video message; elder abuse awareness | Illinois
Pope delivers video message Pope Leo XIV is inviting young people to share in the mission of announcing a message of hope. The Illinois native delivered a video message from Rome to thousands of people at the Chicago White Sox’ home ballpark Saturday. The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Mass and celebration of the recently-elected pope was […]
Ex-Illinois House speaker gets 7.5 year prison term, $2.5 million fine for corruption | Illinois
(The Center Square) – A federal judge sentenced Michael Madigan Friday to seven-and-a-half years in prison and ordered him to pay a fine of $2.5 million for crimes committed during his tenure as the longest-serving speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. Judge John Robert Blakey handed down the 90-month sentence Friday at the Everett […]
Madigan sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for corruption | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Longtime former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was sentenced to 90 months in prison on Friday for his February conviction on 10 corruption-related counts. U.S. District Judge John Robert “Jack” Blakey delivered the sentence late Friday afternoon, which includes a $2.5 million fine and three years of supervised release after he […]
WATCH: Pritzker says he’s willing to be arrested defending sanctuary policies | Illinois
(The Center Square) – In defending the state’s migrant sanctuary policies, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’d rather be arrested than to have Illinois residents arrested improperly. Joining the governors of New York and Minnesota Thursday in front of the U.S. House Oversight Committee, U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, asked the three governors for their response […]
Illinois quick hits: Mt. Vernon statute controversy; Chicago cinematic history auction | Illinois
Mt. Vernon statute controversy The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a group of Jefferson County residents in an effort to remove a Ten Commandments monument from the lawn of the county’s courthouse in Mt. Vernon, citing concerns over religious neutrality and constitutional violations. The monument, which stands […]
Ex-Speaker Madigan’s net worth stricken, GOP leader questions use of campaign funds | Illinois
(The Center Square) – As former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s sentencing date approaches, a federal judge ruled to strike Madigan’s net worth from the public record. U.S. District Court Judge John Robert “Jack” Blakey ruled Tuesday in favor of a defense motion to seal Madigan’s net worth, previously reported to be around $40 million, […]
Illinois quick hits: Pedestrian killed on I-70; Pritzker signs Alzheimer’s treatment law | Illinois
Pedestrian killed on I-70 A person died Monday after being struck by a semi truck after exiting an ambulance in downstate Illinois. According to Illinois State Police, the incident occurred after authorities responded to a crash on Interstate 70 near Greenville. Police report after receiving treatment, the pedestrian involved in the crash exited the ambulance […]
Court to reconvene ahead of ex-Illinois House speaker’s sentencing | Illinois
(The Center Square) – A pre-sentencing hearing is scheduled Monday for convicted ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. U.S. District Court Judge John Robert Blakey is expected to consider post-trial motions when he meets with prosecutors and defense attorneys Monday afternoon at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago. Blakey scheduled a second hearing Tuesday […]