Arts
Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long's soon to be released book, The House That Madigan Built, is not a biography of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, but a series of vignettes marking highs and lows of a remarkable political timeline.
Illinois Business
The Illinois Gaming Board voted unanimously Thursday to OK plans for the Golden Nugget Danville Casino.
Illinois News
Once again, the extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses and commercial driver’s learner’s permits.
Illinois Politics
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.
Law
The lawsuits, filed in federal courts in New York, Illinois, and Georgia, accuse the organization of working the programs' enrollees full time and even longer in its thrift stores, but only paying them a fraction of what federal law requires as a minimum.
Chicago Politics
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.
Education
A $4 million federal grant program is available to pay for Illinois teachers to earn a state license to teach the English language.
Illinois Politics
When he resigned a year ago, the Chicago Democrat was the longest serving legislative leader in U.S. history, with decades-long control of the House of Representatives, the Democratic Party, and the disbursal of tens of millions of dollars in campaign funding.
Illinois Politics
Madigan, 79, is charged with 22 counts, according to the indictment.
News
Dr. Ezike said during a Chicago news conference that she has no immediate professional plans but would take advantage of a lull in the pandemic to step aside and give more attention to her family.
Politics
The sun is shining and we'll see some warm air this week, so take off those masks and let's see those smiling faces.
Law
Most of the money is required to be used to address the nation’s opioid addiction and overdose epidemic, which has been linked to more than 500,000 deaths over the last two decades.