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

The laws on the books are clearly not enough to end the culture of corruption that has plagued Illinois for decades. Yet, the Majority Party refuses to make the sweeping…

CORRUPTION Mike Madigan, once Illinois’ most influential powerbroker, now faces federal corruption trial.  The former Illinois house speaker quietly wielded power in Springfield for decades while developing a reputation as…

CORRUPTION ‘Everyone in the system is beholden to the speaker’: Opening statements kick off trial of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan.  AT&T Illinois had tried for years to win…

Chicago’s reputation as a cesspool of corruption takes center stage as the Chicago Tribune highlights the needs for a cleaner government. Check out their latest take on how we can…

CORRUPTION Prosecutors Ask Court to Reject Effort to Sever Upcoming Racketeering Trials of Michael Madigan, Michael McClain.  Federal prosecutors argued ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime confidant and…

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced to two years in prison and a $2 million fine earlier this week in his corruption case. Unfortunately, Burke may be allowed to…