Chicago Politics
Ex-alderman Patrick Daley Thompson sentenced to 4 months
A grandson and nephew of Chicago's two longest-serving mayors was sentenced to four months in prison Wednesday after being convicted of tax crimes and making false statements.
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Illinois Republicans pick Bailey to take on Pritzker
Illinois Republicans on Tuesday chose conservative state Sen. Darren Bailey to take on Gov. J.B. Pritzker in the 2022 Illinois Gubernatorial Election in November.
Politics
Illinois Gov. Pritzker wins Dem nomination to seek 2nd term
As expected, Illinois Governor Pritzker easily wins Democrat nomination to seek 2nd term.
Politics
Illinois Republicans to pick nominee to face Gov. Pritzker today
Illinois Republicans on Tuesday will choose a nominee to take on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a billionaire who has spent millions trying to get the rival he wants and increase his already sizable advantage in the state this fall.
Chicago Politics
Mayor Lightfoot announces re-election campaign
The Mayor has hinted she's running for a second term many times, making Tuesday's announcement mostly a formality. Lightfoot made Chicago history in 2019 as the city’s first black female and first openly gay mayor and she'll be the first to tell you she's all three.
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Ex-Illinois House leader Arroyo sentenced for bribery scheme
The bribe was part of a scam that involved popular but technically illegal “sweepstakes” games and involved the state senator and the son-in-law of a once-powerful Cook County politician.
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Former 22nd Ward Alderman gets 13-month sentence after guilty plea
Munoz pleaded guilty in September to wire fraud and money laundering while chairman and treasurer of the Progressive Reform Caucus. He used the money for personal expenses, including a family member’s college tuition, jewelry, clothing, and vacations.
Illinois Politics
Madigan pleads not guilty in racketeering, bribery case
In describing the charges and potential penalties on Wednesday, assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Singh Bhachu identified seven counts alone that each carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Chicago Politics
Former State Senate Democrat Tom Cullerton officially pleads guilty to embezzlement
Former state Sen. Thomas Cullerton, a Democrat from Villa Park, pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement, admitting that he improperly took more than $240,000 from the Teamsters labor union.
Chicago News
Jury convicts Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson of tax crimes and fraudulent statements
Patrick Daley Thompson, a member of the city council, must immediately resign under state law.
News
Pritzker to lift mask mandate...except for schools
The change in policy doesn't apply to schools, and the Democratic governor has appealed a circuit court ruling last week that found he had overstepped by requiring face coverings for in-person learning.
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Federal tax fraud trial for Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson set to begin Monday
Thompson is the first Daley tried on federal charges, but others have faced criminal charges.